Lucknow: The Gahoi Vaishya Seva Samiti organised a Dussehra Milan ceremony, along with a felicitation ceremony for meritorious students and senior citizens, at Eiffel Club in Gomti Nagar on Sunday. The event emphasised social unity, cultural activities and connecting the younger generation with Indian values and traditions.
Students who scored more than 90 per cent marks in their Class 10 and Class 12 examinations were honoured for their academic achievements. Members of the community, or their parents, who had completed 80 years of age were presented with the Ati Varishtha Samman (Distinguished Senior Honour). Shanti Gupta, who had completed 100 years of age, received a special senior citizen honour. The organisers also wished her continued good health.
Women presented Dandiya dances, while various competitions and games were organised for children. New registrations were also carried out for membership of the Akhil Bharatiya Gahoi Vaishya Mahasabha.
Community president Vinod Kumar Gupta Bhavuk conveyed a message of social solidarity. Archana Gupta and Rashmi Hunka conducted the programme, while General Secretary Gyanendra Kathil proposed the vote of thanks.
Senior members shared their views and encouraged the younger generation to follow the ideals of Lord Shri Ram.
Those present at the ceremony included patron Ramesh Malaiya; National Secretary Ravindra Baderia; G.S. Gupta; Engineer R.S. Gupta; G.D. Geda; Pramod Pahariya; retired IAS officers J.P. Gupta and Anil Damele; retired PCS officer Guru Prasad Gupta; Professor Deepak Nagariya; M.P. Vaishya; Rakesh Rawat; Sanjay Gupta; Shashi Rawat; Anil Nikhra; Dinesh Gupta; Satyendra Bijpuriya; Alok Seth; Rajiv Gupta; Sushma Pahariya; Vinay Nougaraiya; Ankit Gupta; Dilip Gupta and other community members.
