By TCN News,
Dubai: Emirates India Fraternity Forum held a program on January 4, 2013 at Karama Dubai to welcome the Karnataka State Chief Secretary of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Abdualla Hannan and also to “create awareness among expatriates regarding the ongoing amnesty.”
The amnesty awareness program was conducted under the caption “be loyal to UAE, make use of amnesty.”
Nasir Hussain, President of Emirates-India Fraternity Forum, in his welcome address conveyed his “sincere thanks to the rulers of UAE, for providing amnesty scheme as a golden opportunity to the expatriates who are overstaying in UAE, either to regularise their visa status or leave the country by Out pass.”
He also appealed the gathering to campaign about the amnesty scheme and to assist the people to leave for their home country. Pamphlets in different languages highlighting the importance of amnesty and its procedures, was distributed on this occasion.
The Chief Guest, SDPI leader, who is on a short trip to UAE, in his speech touched upon the political situation in India, especially those concerning the minorities.