Mangaluru, May 07, 2015: The Bharath Seva Dal celebrated the 126th birth anniversary of its Founder late Dr. N.S. Hardikar at the Cheshire Home at Kankanady on May 7, Thursday.
Speaking as a chief guest of the occasion, city Mayor Jacintha Vijay Alfred said Dr Hardikar was a strict disciplinarian who had always extended a helping hand to the poor and the destitute. His yeoman services to the nation and the ideals he pursued in life are a guiding light to all of us, the Mayor further stated.
Basheer Baikampady, District President of the Seva Dal also spoke on the life and contributions of Late Hardikar.
TK Sudhir, District Secretary of Seva Dal, Prabhaker Shriyan, Uday Kunder, office bearers of the Seva Dal, Asha D’Silva, Corporator and others were present.
Fruits were distributed to the inmates of Cheshire Home on the occasion.