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PRESIDENT’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE
Once again, it is my privilege to greet you, on my own behalf, and, on behalf of my colleagues in the Managing Committee of the GMS, on the ensuing New Year 2008. May the God Almighty shower on you His blessings and bestow on you continued good Health, Happiness and Harmony in the new year.
For the success of any people, be it a nation or a community, it is essential to have, a strong organization, a vehicle for communication and interaction, rules and regulations, and a forum for periodical get-togethers and assemblies. Fortunately, we, Mohyals, have all these requisites in the form of the over-a-century old General Mohyal Sabha, the oldest publishing monthly magazine in India “Mohyal Mitter”, an equally old written Constitution, amended from time to time, to move with the times and periodical assemblies and get-togethers viz., Conferences, Melas/Milans/Meets etc. Our founding fathers established the General Mohyal Sabha on a very sound footing. It was nourished for over fifty years with many achievements such as establishment of different Funds, grant of financial aid to widows, scholarships to deserving Mohyal students, framing of Rules and Regulations, bringing out a written Constitution of the Sabha, finalizing “Dastur-al-amal Mohyali” and, above all, the establishment of Mohyal Ashram at Lahore. Unfortunately, because of the holocaust brought by partition of the country in August 1947, there was a great setback and everything came to a stand still, and GMS had to re-start everything from scratch. There was almost no progress for about two decades but the Sabha, somehow limped on, and certain Mohyal veterans tried their best to keep the Mohyali flag flying. Fortunately, and by God’s grace, in the last two decades, GMS has been able to garner financial resources as well as man power and has made rapid strides by setting up and running the Mohyal Ashram and Sewa Sadan at Haridwar, starting of the prestigious MERIT, renovation of Mohyal Ashram at Inderpuri and its utilization as a guest house for visiting Mohyals. All these are running efficiently as symbols of the progress of the biradari. But the real progress, to my mind, has been the evolvement and awakening in the biradari through the length and breadth of the country. It gives me immense pleasure to see the zeal and enthusiasm in the younger generation and the credibility of GMS has increased manifold, as a result of which the donations are pouring in and your apex body is in a position to involve itself in more and more social welfare activities of the community. There are over 200 widows, who are receiving financial aid of Rs. 500/- each per month from it regularly. Financial relief on the same scale is being given to 24 disabled and needy brothers and sisters. Over 30 deserving students are getting scholarships of Rs.150 to Rs. 1,500/- per month, depending on the level of their studies. Financial assistance of varying amounts has also been given to many local sabhas, as grant, for construction of their Bhavans. The local sabhas are also given Rs. 5,100/- as “shagun” on their annual melas. On occasions, GMS has given one-time assistance at the time of marriage of Mohyal girls and for the establishment in life of some needy Mohyals. The above are not the only activities of the GMS. It has been celebrating its Foundation Day, as Mohyal Diwas, regularly, for the last three years. So is the case with Prathibhashalee Vidyarthi Samman Sammelan, Youth Camps and Matrimonial Conclaves. The effort has been to involve as many young Mohyals as possible in the activities of the GMS and encourage them to become future leaders of the community. A Mohyal Nursery School has been started at Dehradun. Through the AGM and the EGM held in March 2007, the Constitution of the GMS has been comprehensively revised as per the needs of the Modern Era. To safeguard the assets of the Sabha two powerful Trusts, one the Board of (Sarprast) Trustees and the other, the Mohyal Foundation Trust, have been formed by making most eminent Mohyals as Trustees. A drive has been launched for enrolling many permanent members of the GMS. For closer relationship with Mohyal brothers and sisters, Birthday Greeting Cards, and Greeting Cards on Marriage Anniversaries are being sent regularly to the permanent members. The move has been welcomed and appreciated all-round. The permanent members also eagerly look forward to the beautiful, laminated, Mohyal Identity Cards being issued to them. That is not the end of the matter of achievements. We are at the launching pad of many more projects. On our shelf are projects like a Vocational Training Institute in the name of the late Padamshri Sunil Dutt, Mohyal Ashram at Kurukshetra, a residential Senior Secondary School, an Old Age Home at Dehradun, Installation of Pratimas of Mohyal Rishies at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar . To achieve all these and make the Mohyal Community progress further, it is incumbent on the youth of the Community to be involved more and more in the affairs of the GMS. The base of the Sabha is also to be made stronger at the grass root level by enrolling more and more permanent members. The population of Mohyals is around 5-6 lakhs and it would be ideal if at least one member of each family becomes a permanent member, so that Mohyal Mitter reaches every Mohyal family and the entire community gets totally involved. We should not rest on our laurels. There are many more things to be done and goals to be achieved. I am sure that, with the active cooperation of you all, especially the youth, and not to forget, the ladies, the GMS will accomplish all these and scale new heights. This, then, is my message for the New Year to my beloved Mohyal brethren and sisters to strengthen your parent body, come, join us in our journey towards hope, progress and development in all fields. Wishing you all, once again, a very Happy New Year. JAI MOHYAL Yours brotherly,
(B.D. Bali) SHRI P.L. BALI DEPARTS FOR HIS CELESTIAL ABODE
The General Mohyal Sabha announces with profound grief and sorrow the demise of our Finance Secretary and Mohyal stalwart Shri P.L. Bali, on 18th December, 2007. His cremation the same day was attended by a very large number of his relatives, friends, neighbours and Mohyal biradari. GMS Sr. Vice President Shri O.P. Mohan laid a wreath on behalf of the GMS President, Rzd B.D. Bali and members of the GMS Managing Committee, who showered rose petals on the body. Rzd B.D. Bali (out of Delhi) when informed expressed deep shock and disbelief at the sad news.
Wreaths were also placed by several individuals. Rzd B.D. Bali had earlier visited the hospital to inquire about the condition of Shri P.L. Bali. He was born on August 15, 1937 at Sherwan Village, Tehsil Abbottabad, Dist. Hazara. His father Sh. Faqir Chand Bali, who was an inspector of police at that time, died in an accident when Shri Pishori Lal Bali was only 7-8 years old. Besides himself, he had two sisters. The whole family under the guardianship of his mother, Smt. Sita Devi, migrated to India at the time of partition. Sh. P.L. Bali was a small child and through dint of hard work, passed his matriculation examination from the East Punjab University securing 7th position. At that time East Punjab State included the present Himachal Pradesh and Haryana also. Shri. P.L. Bali joined the service in the State Bank of India and retired as Manager from the Main Branch of the State Bank at Parliament Street, New Delhi in the year 1997. He served at many places in India and with his sweet and sober character and mild manners was able to win everybody’s heart at all these places. He was a person with a distinct personality and never wavered in discharging the responsibilities assigned him. A versatile personality, Shri P.L. Bali was of very amiable nature, and a person of impeccable integrity, an invaluable asset of the fraternity. After retirement from service, Sh. P.L. Bali had been devoting time to the social service activities. He had been very active not only in the functioning of the General Mohyal Sabha and the Mohyal Educational Society but also as Secretary of the Mohyal Sabha Yamunapar. He was Life Member both of the GMS and the Mohyal Educational Society and also, on occasions, acted as Election Officer of the MES. Even with his multifarious activities in these three organizations, he could find time to look after the management of the Sanatan Dharam Mandir in his locality of East Azad Nagar, where he lived. In the General Mohyal Sabha he was assigned the crucial portfolio of Finance Secretary. He was very active in the management of the Mohyal Ashram and Sewa Sadan at Haridwar and the Mohyal Nursery School at Dehradun. He was also a member of the GMS Interaction Committee and in that capacity he had close contact with the large number of Local Sabhas. He was representing the General Mohyal Sabha in the on-going Litigation at Dehradun relating to the property bequeathed to the GMS by the late Smt. Kaushalya Rani Bali. Shri P.L. Bali leaves behind him his wife Smt. Sheila Rani Bali, four sons and their wives– Ravinder-Anita, Umesh-Arti, Rajesh-Lovely and youngest son Neeraj, daughter Anju-Anil (son-in-law) and nine grandchildren. His three sons and one daughter are all setteled in life. The youngest son is unmarried. Shri. P.L. Bali had opened a Trust “ Shri Faqir Chand Bali, Sita Devi Bali Widow Fund Trust” with the GMS to perpetuate the memory of his late parents. We have lost a dedicated and devoted colleague. The void created by his demise cannot ever be filled. In deep reverence we pray to the Almighty God to grant peace to the noble soul and give strength to his family to bear with fortitude their irreparable loss. The best tribute to Bali sahib would be for his children to imbibe the lofty ideals of their dear father. OM SHANTI, SHANTI, SHANTI D.V. Mohan THE 2ND GRAND MOHYAL MATRIMONIAL MELA
They came in strength to fulfill life’s duty, responsibilty and ambition to marry their children within the community.And what better opportunity to achieve their objective than to attend the 2nd Grand Matrimonial Mela organized by GMS at Mohyal Foundation on 9th December, 2007. Except for the formal inauguration and brief address by GMS President Rzd. B.D. Bali the function was purely and strictly business-like. The weather was balmy, friendly and the general ambience par excellence, exuding the fragrance of amiability and fellow feelings, of close kinship and oneness.
Parents/Gurdians companing horoscopes the computer The venue was appropriately decorated the main theme being about the last matrimonial mela (2006) and other relevant details. Three main counters were set up: 1) for registration purposes, 2) for distribution of data lists, 3) manned exclusively by ladies. For all the guests, elaborate arrangements had been made for serving breakfast. The green signal for the function was the hoisting of the Mohyal flag by Rzd. B.D. Bali amidst chorous of JAI MOHYAL slogan, followed by Mohyal Prayer led by Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Secretary GMS Istri Wing and Convenor of the 2nd Mohyal Matrimonial Mela.
Volunteers at registration There was a stream of gents and ladies, some accompanied by their children, come with high expectations hoping to find compatible matches for their eligible children. More than 700 persons attended the function. This is the barometer showing that our brethren are keen to marry their children in the community. The complexities of alliances within the community are critical. But given perseverance and mutual compromises the solution will emerge. GMS has taken the inititative in organizing the matrimonial mela on a scale and gambit for the second consecutive year to resolve this problem facing the biradari. And there is general praise for this inititative. In his brief welcome address GMS President Rzd. B.D. Bali extended a very warm and cordial welcome to all the brothers and sisters. He stated that they were enthused and encouraged by the success of last year’s matrimonial mela and decided to hold one this year too. He said that the last mela had resulted in 75 alliances amongst the community, and perhaps more of which GMS was not informed. “The GMS has gone far ahead and there is a new awakening amongst the community. There is a resurgence in the rank and file of the community to stand united and consolidate our ranks. Today, by the grace GOD ALMIGHTY we have the manpower and the resources at our command. GMS came into being almost 117 years ago and today its credentials are worthy of emulation and pride. I would request you all to become GMS Life Members,Pratisht Members and Patrons and above all each Mohyal household must subscribe to Mohyal Mitter and spread the message of love and compassion. As I stand before you today in all humility I bow my head and invoke the blessings of Almighty God on behalf of the entire fraternity.”
Matching of Horoscopes by Pandits Bali Sahib stated that this year data had been received from eligible boys and girls some of whom were professionals, highly qualified Engineers, Doctors, MBA, M.Com, LLB, Hotel Management, Accountants, Teachers, Graduates, entrepreneurs, own business, own Cinema Hall. Beside the above, data of Boys/Girls from USA,U.K, Canada, Spain and almost all parts of India have been received. The Bio-Data has divorcees and widows too. We had persons from all walks of life and from various places as far as Secunderabad, Gwalior, Dehradun, Moradnagar, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Agra, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Jhansi Cantt, Yamuna Nagar, Chandigarh, Ambala, Karnal, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Palwal, Noida, Jagadhari and various places from New Delhi. Mrs. Krishan Lata Chhibber along with her energetic husband Shri S.K. Chhibber and assisted by Shri Vikas Mohan tirelessly called out the names of the individuals to come up to the stage to meet with other gents/ladies wishing to establish personal contact and for exchange of information, later culminating in both parties consulting the three pandits who were comparing the horoscopes and also for consulting and comparing horoscopes by computers arranged by courtesy Dr. Ratan K. Datta. Mrs. Krishan Lata Chhibber was so absorbed, nay, obsessed that she declined to take a breather, even for a minute, her indefatigble stamina envious indeed: One of the parents from Faridabad told us their negotiations with the other party were on positive lines and both were from Faridabad and in two other cases from Indore and Kishan Garh we received telephonic messages that their alliance had been finalized. About 250 computer-and 225 pandit-matching of horoscopes was done this time. The list of approximately 403 eligible children was received by the due date and about 75 names were received on the spot. The holding of the function could not have been possible without the blessings of Secretary General D.V. Mohan, Shri D.R. Chhibber and Smt. Amba Bali, Convenor of Matrimonial Committee and the voluntary services by Shri Vijay Kumar Chhibber from Sahidabad Sabha, Mrs. Surbhi Mehta, Shri Yogesh Mehta, Shri Vikas Mohan, Shri Naresh Datta, from MS Rohini–Pitampura Sh. Vimal Chhibber, Mrs. Swaran Lata Chhibber, Shri Harish Mehta, Smt. Kusum Mehta from MS Dwarka Shri Ramesh Datta, Shri Balram Datta, Shri R.K. Chhibber, Shri Surjit Mehta from MS Faridabad, Shri Ashwani Bali, Mrs. Anita Bali, Shri Rajeev Chhibber, Deep Mala, Shri Kamal Bali, Shri Vimal Bali, from Mohyal Sabha Mehrauli. We are thankful to all the Mohyal volunteers. The supplementary list of data received was also made available. We sincerely hope and request parents/guardians to intimate GMS on engagement/marriage of their children. Gracing the function were a number of ladies including Mrs. Nita Bali, wife of Rzd. B.D. Bali. Best wishes from GMS to all parents/guardians for the success of their wards through the above Mela and New Year Greetings. JAI MOHYAL With important inputs by BAL MOHYAL SABHA (AFFILIATED TO GMS)
Arranging and organizing a function of such a magnitude was indeed a thrilling and exhilarating experience. Thanks to Almighty Bhagwan Sri Krishna and blessings of elders, it was a success. Cultural event started unfolding at 11 a.m. by refreshments and cultural entertainment of guests. Chief Guest Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS arrived alongwith Bk. S.K. Chhibber IAS (Retd.) former Lt. Governor, G.L. Datta ‘Josh’, D.V. Mohan, P.L. Bali, Ashwani Bali, and Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber. The guests were welcomed in traditional Indian Way: The Cultural Programme started with Mohyal Prayer and Swagat-geet. The children started showing their skills of dance, play/skit, kavita; Master Mohit Mehta gave a brief speech on Mohyal Rishis & Mohyali qualities. The dancing of Nimisha Dutta was so good and thrilling that she was given Rs.100/-, first by Rzd. B.D. Bali and later Rs.100/- by 4-5 Mohyal brothers and sisters. A team of 21 children alongwith Alka Poonia, Music Teacher and 3-4 teachers from Mohyal Public School specially deputed by Shri S.N. Dutta, President of MES to entertain the audience regaled the gathering with dance, songs and thought-provoking programmes, every body praised the children for such a wonderful, creative programme.
Bal Sabha presented memento to Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali as well as other Mohyal dignitaries of GMS, Presidents and Secretaries of Mohyal Sabhas and Patrons & Life Members of Bal Mohyal Sabha who were present. A cheque for Rs.1,25,000/- was presented to Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS, for starting Bal Mohyal Trust under the auspices of GMS for the benefit of Mohyal children. Bal Mohyal Sabha committed Rs.25,000/- to Mohyal Public School Library, also offering 600 books.
All were served with delicious lunch. The Chief Guest Rzd. B.D. Bali and other GMS members left after giving their valuable guidance. Distribution of Prizes started at 3 p.m. Rs.500/- each as cash prize was given to students of 10th & 12th Class who secured above 90% marks. Amount will be sent to the students who were not present, Eight cash prizes to donor children, and consolation prizes of Rs. 100/- each to all participants of cultural programme given by Sh. S.N. Dutta.
VOTE OF THANKS AND GRATITUDE Bal Sabha is very grateful to all those who worked hard and made the Silver Jubilee function a great success. The team included Bhavna Chhibber, Kavita Chhibber, Rita Mehta, Puneeta Dutta, Vaishali Dutta, Ridhi Dutta, Rashmi Bali, Pratibha, Ruchy Mohan, Simmi Bakshi, Seema Dutta and also to Shri Sanjay Dutta who, as always, assisted, and served everyone pure healthy drinking water.
Lastly, Bal Sabha is grateful to Smt. Sulekha Dutta, the founder dedicated worker during the year 1970-74, who came all the way from Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar by taking leave and guided and assised us in many ways. She was an asset in making all the arrangements painstakingly. We were overwhelmed and lucky to receive a “Shagun’’ of Rs.5100/- from the GMS and a donation of Rs.11,000/- from Rzd. B.D. Bali ji, Rs.7600/- from Shri Sandeep Dutta, 501/- each from Mohyal Sabha Janakpuri, Rohini/Pitampura. Shri P.K. Dutta, in addition to being the patron contributed morally and financially.
A Souvenir was also brought out by Bal Mohyal Sabha and released by Rzd. B.D. Bali to commemmorate the Silver Jubilee Celebrations. Each and everyone present was full of praise for the organizers and the participants for making the function a grand success. —J.L. Bali, President Bal Mohyal Sabha GREETINGS GMS wishes for His grace & bounty in abundance, good health & long life for all fraternity members whose birthdays are in the months of December & January 2008. –D.V. Mohan Secretary General n SHRI K.L. BAKSHI: s/o the late Smt. Kaushalya Wanti & Bakshi Dewan Chand (Bhimwal) of Village-Tal Khalsa, Tehsil-Gujarkhan, Distt.-Rawalpindi (Pak.), Ex-Secretary Mohyal Sabha Jodhpur, celebrated his 79th birthday on 25th Oct. 2007 with his family and friends. He presented Rs.79/- to MS Jodhpur and the same amount to GMS, on this occasion.
BIRTHDAY DONATIONS My dear Mohan Sahib,
Wishing Bali Sahib and all members of his team a very Happy and Prosperous New Year 2008.–Avtar Krishan Datt, 530, Sector-8B, Chandigarh, Ph.: 0172-2545982. n SMT. SEEMA DATTA: The birthday of Smt. Seema Datta wife of Pawan Dutta on 2nd Dec., 07 and marriage anniversary of Smt. Seema Dutta and Sh. Pawan Kumar Datta on 10th Dec., 2007 were celebrated at their house A-1/331, Madhu Vihar, with all the family members, neighbours and friends. Hawan was performed on these occasions. On the occasion, family presented Rs.101/- towards GMS Education Fund. n MASTER SOHAM: The first birthday of Master Soham s/o Dr. Vinita Chhibber & Sh. Rajan Chhibber, Advocate, grandson (pota) of Smt. Vijay Chhibber and Shri Mangal Sain Chhibber, Parthisht Member of GMS & Ex. Secy. of MS Meerut and Dohta of Smt. Shiksha Datta & Shri V.K. Datta of Meerut was celebrated on 11th Aug., 2007.
On this happy occasion, his Tayaji Sh. Raman Chhibber Ex-Secretary of Mohyal Sabha Meerut and Tayeji Smt. Mukta Chhibber of Vasundhra, Ghaziabad, presented Rs.101 to GMS.
NEW BLOSSOMS n A son, Dhruv Chhibber, was born to Shri Arun and Kumud Chhibber of Mehrauli on 29th August 2007. The new born is the great grandson of the late Mehta Tek Chand Chhibber & the late Smt. Somawanti Chhibber (Pind Dadan Khan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan) and grandson of Mehta Sant Sarup Chhibber and Smt. Chanderkanta Chhibber and Dhota of Shri Puvinder Kumar Bali & the late Smt. Kiran Bali (Sahibabad, Ghaziabad). Best wishes from Nanke’s & Dadke’s. On this happy occasion, a sum of Rs.151/- was donated to GMS by grandparents. (r/o 881-A, Ward No.6, Mehrauli, New Delhi-110030). n A son, Keshav Chhibber, was born to Dr. Vinita Chhibber & Shri Rajan Chhibber, Advocate of Meerut on the 7th Sept. 2007. The new born is the grandson of Smt. Vijay Chhibber and Sh. Mangal Sain Chhibber, Parthisht Member of GMS and Ex-Secretary of Mohyal Sabha Meerut and Dohta of Smt. Shiksha Datta & Sh. V.K. Datta of Meerut. On this happy occasion, Rs.101/- has been presented to GMS by Bhai Mangal Sain Chhibber Meerut as thanks to Almighty God and elders.
DONATIONS Mehta Kewal Krishan Dutt, 94-B, D.D.A. Flats, Vikrant Enclave, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 has donated Rs.1,200/- for the following:-
1. On the birthday of his grandson Dhrub Dutt celebrated on 23rd Oct. 2007- Rs.150/- towards GMS Education Fund. Dhruv is the son of Mehta Chander Dutta & Mrs. Renu Dutt and is Life Member GMS. Mehta K.K. Dutt is a regular subscriber of Mohyal Mitter. 2. Rs.1,000/- sent as financial help for Mrs. Anita Lau of Noida who is ill. This amount has been contributed by Mrs. Reeta Gulati of E-120, G.K. Part-II, New Delhi, daughter of Mehta K.K. Dutt, who himself also has contributed Rs.500/-.
THANKS, KIND DONOR Mrs. Vijay Bali w/o Shri J.K. Bali r/o A-4 Saket Enclave 33-C, Radhey Shyam Park, Rajinder Nagar Sector-5, Sahibabad U.P., who is a Room Donor at Mohyal Sewa Sadan, Haridwar, has donated 11 good quality double bedsheets alongwith pillow-covers and 12 religious books to Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar.
HAPPY NEWS Mehta P.S. Vaid, r/o 118-R, Model Town, Rohtak (Haryana) has recently been appointed as the Secretary, Congress Working Committee, Rohtak–Jhajjar Block. He has been serving the Congress Working Committee selflessly for over forty years.
On this achievement, Mr. Vaid has donated Rs.200/- to the GMS Education Fund.– G.S. Vaid, A-135, Saraswati Vihar, Delhi-110034. Tel.: 27012367. A Nation comprises of different sects and religions which make a country. Nationalism is the nectar of life which enables a man to make the supreme sacrifice. It is absolutely necessary if we are to live peacefully or otherwise on this Globe. It compels a man to resist all temptations and defy opposition even against numerical odds. One who is imbued with nationalism considers his country to be supreme and above all wordly things. What we do or act has a great bearing on the country. India was called a “Golden Bird’’ and attracted many other countries like Britain, France and Portugal to occupy it. Our country being abundant in all natural resources was the main cause of their greed. Portuguese occupied Goa, Daman and Diu, while the French-Pondichery and Trichanapally. The Britishers were successful in establishing their foothold in Madras and Bengal and finally succeeded in occupying the whole country, since the country lacked nationalism in those days and was full of traitors, and the rulers were weak. The British are the highest nationalists and no matter how tiny is their country, it was able to rule about 100 countries of the world. It was truly said that “the sun did not set in the British Empire.’’ The continuous British rule over our country for about 200 years gave birth to patriotism and nationalism and to patriots like Shahid-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Raj Guru, Sukhdev, Ram Prasad Bismil and many others. This compelled the British to succumb to pressure and ultimately made the country independent on Aug. 15, 1947. As true nationalists, it is our utmost duty that we should be equally concerned about its welfare by sacrificing our own interest. Those countries which have the highest sense of nationalism, can never be made slaves, no matter how big or small they are. Countries like Britain and Japan, though small in size, have the highest nationalism and that is why they are able to establish their identity and are considered great powers, self- sufficient and economically sustainable. If the above spirit prevails in every citizen of our country, the country can never be made slave again and will certainly command great respect amongst the nations of the world. —N.K. Mehta, Navi Mumbai MOHYAL SABHA, JALANDHAR THANKS GIVING All members of Executive Committee of the District Mohyal Sabha (Regd.), Jalandhar are grateful to Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali and members of the Managing Committee of GMS who provided an opportunity to MS Jalandhar to host All India Mohyal Youth Camp-2007 at Jalandhar from 24 to 26 Nov. 2007. Special thanks to Shri Ashwani Bali, Secy. PR and Sh. Yogesh Mehta, Secy. Youth Wing and Cultural Affairs, who were available for guidance all the time. Thanks to Shri Vinod Dutta, President, MS Khanna and Managing Director, Hygienic Foods, G.T. Road, Khanna, for his generous contribution in the shape of Ice Cream, Milk and Lassi, free of cost. Attendance:- As per record of registration 538 (206 participants were from GMS and other local Sabhas and 332 from Mohyal Community of Jalandhar) members participated in the camp. Actual number may be more, as some of the local members who remained busy in other important activities and children could not register their names. On behalf of Jalandhar Mohyal Sabha, we thank all who spared their valuable time and attended the Camp. We also thank GMS for honoring Shri Pushap Bali, President, Youth Wing, with Citation, Memento and Shawl for showing extraordinary courage in discharge of his official duties by saving the life of a woman devotee from drowning in the Devi Talab Mandir Talab. Shri Rajeshwar Chowdhury, Patron DMS and Trustee GMS also awarded cash prize of Rs.5000/- to Shri Pushap Bali, President Youth Wing, DMS, Jalandhar & Member Managing Committee, GMS. Shri Satish Mehta who provided Memento, Shawl and Cheque for Rs.5100/- which was presented to Shri Varun Bali by Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS and Shri Rajeshwar Chowdhury, Trustee GMS. Many members of MS Jalandhar spared time out of their busy official schedule and worked hard to make the Camp a great success. They also deserve special mention. The details are given below:-
Besides General Mohyal Sabha, who paid the expenses on meals, many Jalandhar Mohyal Sabha members made individual contributions to meet the expenses. Mohyal Sabha Kathua Rs.501/-, Ambala Youngmen’s Association Ambala Cantt, Rs.501/- and Mrs. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Secretary, Istri Wing GMS Rs.251/-. We thank all of them. S.K. Dutt, Presidnet .
YOUNGEST GENERAL SECRETARY Mr. Ashwani Bakshi s/o the late Police Officer Shri J.C. Bakshi, is the youngest General Secretary of Mohyal Sabha Ambala City. He was elected on 2nd Dec. 2007 along with other office-bearers of Mohyal Sabha Ambala City. The post of General Secretary Mohyal Sabha Ambala City had been graced in the past by eminent personalities like the late Principal T.R. Vaid, Col. B.N. Bali & Col. N.M. Dutt. Young and energetic Ashwani Bakshi is also the youngest office-bearer, viz., Joint Secretary Youth Affairs & Public Relations, of GMS Managing Committee.
He is ever ready for any service to Mohyal Community and is very popular among the Mohyal Community of Ambala. He is an active social worker and is a member of the Governing Body of ‘Rahat International’ (Regd.), a famous N.G.O. working for the social upliftment of Indians in India and abroad. His birthday falls on 1st Dec. 07 and he has donated Rs.200/- each to GMS and MS Ambala City, on this occasion. J.P. Mehta, President GRACIOUS DONORS Smt. Sharda Datta, wife of the late Shri Jagat Kumar Datta, former President and Patron, MS Janakpuri, New Delhi-58, recently donated Rs.5100/- for the Trust, opened by, Bal Mohyal Sabha Jharsa, Gurgaon, with the GMS for a sum of Rs.1.25 lakhs, for the betterment and welfare of children of the community. The Bal Mohyal Sabha, is the brain child of the veteran Shri J.L. Bali. Following in the footsteps of his mother, Smt. Sharda Datta, her son Sandeep Datta also contributed Rs.1000/- to the above Trust, including another Rs.1000/- by his children Prince Sanjot Dutt and Sukyana Dutt. Besides the above, Shri Sandeep Datta also gave three cash prizes of Rs.500/- each to the children during the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Bal Mohyal Sabha held on 2nd Dec. 2007. Shri Sandeep Datta had also contributed Rs.1000/- on the 67th birthday of his revered father the late Sh. Jagat Kumar Datta, on 21st Nov. and birthday of his wife Smt. Jyoti Datta on 29th Nov., besides donations to a number of other welfare organisations. It is worth noting that Smt. Sharda Datta, Sandeep Datta and Mrs. Jyoti Datta are all Life Members of GMS. The family have moved to their new home at the undermentioned address:-A-3/12, II Floor, Front side Adjoining A-3/13, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058.
WELL DONE! Miss Jaahnvi Mohan daughter of Shri Sanjeev Mohan and Mansi Mohan and grand daughter of M.P. Mohan, Solan has continuously got first position in the examinations from 1st to 4th class obtaining more than 96% marks. She has been awarded with cash prize as well as trophy recently in Nov., 2007 by her school, St. Luke’s Senior Secondary School Solan.
I have donated Rs.100/- to Mohyal Sabha Solan and Rs.100/- to GMS on this happy occasion.–M.P. Mohan, Secretary Mohyal Sabha, Solan.
LANGAR FUND n Shri Parveen Dutta, r/o 63, Mohyal Colony, near MMI School, Gurgaon, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards Langar Fund at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of his father the late Shri T.N. Dutta. Date of Langar: 17th April. n Shri Rajinder Lal Bhimwal son of the late Shri Sunder Das Bhimwal of Rawalpindi (Daryala) donated a sum of Rs.11000/- to the Mohyal Ashram Haridwar towards the “Langar Fund’’ in memory of his beloved mother the late Smt. Dewan Devi. Date of Langar: 24th Nov. The Bhimwals had stayed at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar from the 28th May to the 1st June 2007, and were appreciative of the arrangements at the Ashram. n Dr. (Mrs.) S.P. Mehta w/o Shri K.K. Mehta donated Rs.11000/- towards Langar Fund in memory of her parents the, late Mrs. Parkashwati Chhibber and the late Dr. (Major) B.N. Chhibber of Khariam, Distt. Gujrat (Pakistan), on the 1st death anniversary of Mrs. Parkashwati Chhibber. Date of Langar: 2nd Dec.–B-107, Surya Nagar, Ghaziabad, Tel.: 9999025924, 0120-4123893. n Shri K.K. Mehta & Dr. (Mrs.) S.P. Mehta donated Rs. 11,000/- towards Langar Fund on the birthday of their grand daughter Snigdha (Munmun) Mehta daughter of Mrs. Nitya & Maj. Vikram Mehta. Date of Langar: 9th August. n Smt. Vimla Ranbir Chhibber has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund for free Langar at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, on the 14th Dec., which is the death anniversary of her husband, the late Bhai Ranbir Singh Chhibber of Karyala (Pak.) and also the birthday of her grandson, Harsh Singh Chhibber.
Late Bhai Ranbir Singh Chhibber expired on 14th Dec. 1974. Master Harsh Singh Chhibber was born on 14th Dec. 1992. Date of Langar: 14th Dec.–Vimla Ranbir Singh Chhibber, L2/701, Poonam Pragati, Poonam Nagar, Andheri (E) Mumbai. n Smt. Suman Bakshi and Lt. Gen. G.L. Bakshi, PVSM (Retd.), resident of H.No.6, Sector-37, Arun Vihar, Noida have donated Rs.11,000/- towards GMS Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar in memory of the late Shri Madhusudan Lal Bakshi (Chhibber from Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum) and the late Smt. Lajjawanti Bakshi (originally from Mohan family of Amritsar), the parents of Lt. Gen. G.L. Bakshi. Shri Madhusudan Lal Bakshi passed away on 8th Feb., 1972 and Smt. Lajyawanti Bakshi passed away on 9th Dec., 1996. Date of Langar: 9th December.
GRANTED COMMISSION IN ARMY We are proud of you, Born on 27th Dec. 1984. Akshat Chhibber is the son of Smt. Sushama and Shri Narender Chhibber, and grandson of the late Smt. Vimla and Shri Ghanshyam Chhibber. He has today become a disciplined army man. It was a proud moment for our family, when we learnt that he will be a part of the prestigious Indian Army. Since childhood, Akshat has been a very active child; he got the prize for the best student in his nursery school. He was the Captain and the Sports Minister of his school in the 12th Standard. With an urge to join the Army, he strived and achieved his desired goal, with complete support from his family. He kept strong and went on training with confidence and dedication. On 10th Dec., 2007 Cadet Akshat marched in his Passing Out Parade with all dignity and pride, stepping into a new life as “Commissioned Officer’’ in the rank of Lieutenant. We wish him good luck to achieve new heights and perform his duty with complete responsibility. Chhibber family is proud of him. —Akanksha Datta (sister) CINE LEGEND The late Shri Rama Shankar Choudhari was a versatile Wizard and a polestar of the Hindi Film Industry. He was “The Movie Mughal’’ of Cinema from silent to talkies era. R.S. Choudhari stands out as a pioneer and tallest personality in comparison to numerous Mohyals in the film industry, viz: Geeta Bali, Om Prakash, Pachhi, Sunil Dutt, Anand Bakshi, Sanjay Dutt, J.P. Dutta, O.P. Dutta to name a few. He was a director, script writer, production designer. Between 1924 and 1955 he was responsible for the release of over 35 successful films. Afer graduating from Allahabad University, he came to Mumbai in 1924 and joined the Imperial Film Company of the late Ardeshar Irani and in the same year he directed his first film “Devdas’’ and the next year the famous classic “Prithvi Vallabh’’. Later he made box office hits of the silent era ‘Anarkali’ and ‘Madhuri’ in 1928 starring Sulochana and D Billimoria, for the Imperial Films Company and overnight Sulochana became a super star. Film magazine ‘Star and Style’ May 13-26, 1983 on page 27-29 wrote:- Ruby Mayers a girl of a humble Jewish family visited Imperial Film Company with her friends. She was so beautiful that she was immediately engaged at a very hefty salary of Rs.350/- per month in 1925. Ruby did 2 films with director M Bhavani ‘Veerbala’ in 1925 & ‘Telephone Girl’ in 1926. But after the success of ‘Anarkali’ & ‘Madhuri’ in 1928 directed by R S Choudhari, her salary was fixed at Rs.5000/- per month, when, the then governor of Bombay Sir Roger Lumely was drawing Rs.4500 per month.......it was R.S. Chouhdhari who renamed Ruby’s as Sulochana, meaning ‘Beautiful Eyes’.’’
Some of the other famous titles made by Choudhari Sahib of the silent era were ‘Meera’ ‘Aasha’ 1926. ‘Hamara Hindustan’, ‘Khuda Ki Shan’, ‘Temple Bells’ etc. In 1935 he made the famous ‘Aaj Kal’, starring Jal Merchant and Zubeida and ‘Daku ki Ladki’ starring Geeta Bali. He also tackled purposeful themes, both on political and social events of the era. ‘The Wrath of God’ was the first film on Gandhian non-violence. ‘Roti’ a film on socialistic ideology, was banned by the British. ‘Sach Hai’, starring Moti Lal and Rose was the first film on untouchability. Under the banner of Amar Films he made jubilee hits ‘Aankh Micholi’ starring Nalini Jaywant and ‘Gaali’ featuring Karan Diwan and Manju. Choudhari Sahib wrote the story and screen play of all his directorial ventures. He also wrote the story of the musical block buster ‘Rattan’ (1944). Choudhari Sahib was a hard task master and a perfectionist. Zubeida the stunt queen of the film industry, stated in ‘Cine Blitz’ May 1976, page 49 “.....I once had to do a crying scene, the director R.S. Choudhari said “no glycerine’’. ‘But Boss I can’t do it’, Boss said ‘Try, I’ll throw my shoes and that will be the cue for action’ I tried but no tears came, and then, thud, something struck my face, the shoe, I was in panic, the tears came, the Boss called ‘cut, that was the shot I wanted.’’ Further she says, “..... the famous producer director Mehboob Khan was an extra at that time and used to hang around with paans, waiting for director R.S. Choudhari to ask for one. Filmfare May 16, 1952 page 39, states R.S. Chouhdari engaged Mehboob as a ‘clapper boy’ in the industry. Mohyal History (2006) page 282 states: He had the distinction of being associated with the first Indian ‘talkie’ ‘Alam Ara’ and the first Indian colour film ‘Aan’ under Mehboob’s banner. He was a buddy of Mehboob and wrote for all his films like Aurat, Roti, Aan, Mother India. For commemorating the Silver Jubilee of the talkie era he was requested to write for Bharat Jyoti Magazine dated 13.11.1955. The grateful Editor ‘Ajab’ says “what Choudhari wrote was not an article but a story of the birth pangs of the Indian Talkies. A grand flashback, down the memory lane, written in flawless English, characteristic of the stalwart who was a mine of information and a walking encyclopaedia of the film industry......the original manuscript, beautifully handwritten is fit to be preserved in the archives, it remains to this day the most memorable flashbacks in the annals of film journalism in India.’’ Rama Shankar’s parents the late Ch. Chundu Lal Dutt and Maya Devi migrated to Varanasi from Kanjrur-Duttan (Pakistan) in 1890s and estalished a printing press. Rama Shankar had only one sister Savitri (my mother), who was married to Bakshi Shamsher Singh Chhibber of Daryala Jalap (Paksitan). His wife Sheela was the daughter of Bakshi Ram Das of Kanjrur-Dattan. Mamajee died on 22.08.1972 and mamijee in 1995 and are survived by a daughter Neelam, married to Air Commodore (Retd.) K.K. Bakshi, Vir Chakra, Vayu Sena Medal settled in Delhi and a son Anjani Kumar Choudhari, married to Sarita d/o O.P. Mohan of Grindlays Bank. For 30 years A.K. Choudhari was Sales Director with Hindustan Livers, Vice-Chairman Uniliver Shanghai China. At present he is President, Farm Equipment, Mahindra & Mahindra, Chairman Punjab Tractors Ltd., Chairman Mahindra Inc. USA and is a visiting Professor at IIMs Calcutta and Bangalore. —M.M. Bakshi HES (I) Retd.
n A sum of Rs.1100/- has been contributed by Shri S.K. Bakshi, EA-120, Inderpuri, New Delhi-110012, to be credited to the Capital Trust Fund in the names of the late Smt. Rameshwari Devi & the late Shri Baldev Rai Vaid for Widow Fund Trust. n Dr. S.S. Bali, 575/7, Urban Estate Kurukshetra-136118, Ph.: 01744-2217287, has donated Rs.3,000/- as per details herein under: Rs.1,000/- for Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, and Rs.2,000/- towards Major Nitin Bali Education Trust with GMS. These amounts have been donated on the 9th barsi of Mohyal Martyr Major Nitin Bali observed on 25th October, 2007. n I completed 87 years of my life on 10.11.2007. I am thankful to Rzd. B.D. Bali President, Shri D.V. Mohan, Secretary General and members Managing Committee General Mohyal Sabha for sending me birthday greetings.
The year 2007 will be remembered by me as the most painful of my life. I lost my dearest and only daughter Smt. Shashi Lau (Guddi) on 31.3.2007. She was a gem, a true daughter, devoted wife, ideal mother, angel-like sister and charming friend for all. So were the years 1989 and 2002 when I lost my eldest son Col. Chander Kant Mehta at the young age of 46 and wife Smt. Krishna Kumari Datta, respectively. Long life may have been bliss for certain people but it is not so as far as I am concerned. Having lost everything and near and dear ones at the time of partition, to face such tragedies thereafter is most painful. Life is going on somehow. I started one Trust each in the cherished memory of my most respected and noble grand and adopted parents Malikani Gur Devi, Malik Kanshi Ram Datt, Retired Sub-Inspector of Police Pind Dadan Khan Distt. Jhelum (Pak.) and dearest and devoted wife Smt. Krishna Kumari Datta. I send herewith Rs.2000/- to be added to the above Trusts as under: 1. Rs.1000/- towards Malikani Gur Devi, Malik Kanshi Ram Datt Widow Fund Trust making the total to Rs.16000/-. 2. Rs.1000/- towards Smt. Krishna Kumari Datta, Jagmohan Lal Mehta Education Trust making the total to Rs.16000/-.–J.L. Mehta, H.No. 1137, Sec.-18-C, Chandigarh, Tel.: 0172-2545654. n VIKAS DUTTA: The 5th death anniversary of Shri Vikas Dutta was performed on 5.11.2007 at G-99, School-cum Canal Area, Nilokheri (Karnal). To remember him collectively, his family members, relatives, friends and Mohyals assembled at their residence and paid homage to the departed soul. Vikas Dutta was born on 17.11.1977 and expired on 5.11.2002. He was the grandson of the late Smt. Parmeshwari Devi Dutta and the late Sh. Madan Lal Dutta of Dera Bakshian (Pak.). The bereaved parents Smt. Sunita Dutta and Sh. Subhash Dutta of G-99, School-cum Canal Area, Nilokheri had opened an Educational M.Sc. (Physics) Trust with GMS in the sweet memory of Vikas Dutta. Earlier they have contributed Rs.18000/- for this Trust, for brilliant students and have now contributed Rs.2000/- more. The younger brother Sh. Amit Dutta has also contributed Rs.2000/- in the sweet memory of his elder brother Sh. Vikas Dutta for the Vikas Dutta Memorial Educational (M.Sc.) Physics Trust to GMS, thus taking the total amount in the Trust to Rs.22000/-. Rs.200/- also is given to Mohyal Sabha, Karnal by the parents of Vikas Dutta.–Gulshan Vaid, President MS Karnal. n ADDITION TO BK. GUJJARMAL CHHIBBER & SMT. LAJWANTI DEVI CHHIBBER EDUCATION TRUST: My father the late Sh. Mohan Lal Chhibber’s 7th death anniversary was on 30.11.2007. Puja was performed at home in the presence of relatives and friends. On this occasion, we contribute the following amounts to the above Education Trust: 1. Sushil Kumar Chhibber Rs.700/-. 2. Vijay Kumar Chhibber Rs.500/-. 3. Sudhir Kumar Chhibber Rs.500/-. (total Rs. 1700/-). All the relatives pray for peace to his soul in heaven.—Sushil Kr. Chhibber, C-80, Niti Bagh, New Delhi-110049.
COMMUNITY NEWS CAPSULE AMBALA CITY n Date: Dec. 02, 2007 In the monthly meeting of Nov. 07, the meeting of Dec., 07 had been declared as election meeting. Written notices had accordingly been sent by post to all the members for the election. Smt. Veena Chhibber Ex. MLA Ambala City was requested to chair the meeting and conduct the election of the office-bearers of MS Ambala City. She was assisted by Shri Prem Parkash Mehta and Prof. R.N. Mehta. The following members were elected unanimously. 1. President: Shri J.P. Mehta, 2. Sr. Vice-President: Sh. Gulshan Datta, 3. Vice-President-I: Sh. Deepak Vaid, 4. Vice-President-II: Shri Brij Mohan Mehta, 5. General Secy.: Sh. Ashwani Bakshi, 6. Secretary: Sh. Ramesh Datta, 7. Finance Secy.: Bhai Sham Sunder Chhibber, 8. Joint Finance Secy.: Bhai Sanjiv Chhibber, 9. P.R.O.: Shri Vijay Datta, 10. P.R.O.: Shri Vishal Vaid (Shonu), 11. Auditor: Shri R.P. Bali, 12. Secy. Youth Affairs: Shri Pankaj Bali. Services Appreciated: The house appreciated the services rendered by the outgoing office-bearers. (1) Sh. Vinod Chhibber, Sr. Vice-President (2) Sh. Satish Bali, Vice-President (3) Col. N.M. Dutt, Gen. Secy. (4) Sh. Prem Parkash Mehta, Secretary (5) the late Shri Janak Raj Vaid P.R.O. All the above mentioned outgoing office-bearers except the late Shri Janak Raj Vaid had opted not to contest the election due to health/posting out of Ambala/family circumstances etc. They assured the sabha to give their full co-operation for the betterment of the sabha. Thanks by New Office-bearers: All the newly elected office-bearers thanked the house for electing them and assured that they will try their best to come up to the expectations of the members. President Sh. J.P. Mehta suggested formation of an Advisory Board to oversee the working of the Mohyal Sabha and advise the office-bearers for the betterment of Mohyal Community. Advisory Board: The following senior and respected Mohyals consented to be on the Advisory Board. (1) Smt. Veena Chhibber Ex-MLA (2) Sh. Prem Parkash Mehta (3) Sh. Bharat Bhushan Mehta (4) Prof. R.N. Mehta (5) Sh. Ravi Partap Chhibber (6) Sh. Manmohan Datta. It was decided to obtain the consent of some more Mohyals to be on the Advisory Board, so that the sabha may gain from their rich experience. Sad News: The house condoled the death of legendary Mohyal Sh. Sein Dass Vaid of Village-Seembla at the ripe age of 113 years. His Kriya on 15th Nov., 07, was largely attended by Mohyals of different areas. Sh. Bhoomi Dev Vaid & Smt. Kiran Lata Vaid, son & daughter-in-law of the late Sh. Sein Das Vaid were present in our monthly meeting when the house observed two minutes silence for the peace of the departed soul of the late Sh. Sein Das Vaid. 2. The house also condoled the death of Smt. Brij Rani Mohan w/o the late Capt. Ram Lal Mohan who expired on 9th Nov. 2007. The kriya was on 19th Nov. 2007. The house prayed for the peace of the departed soul. Birthday & Wedding Anniversary Greetings: The house conveyed happy birthday & wedding anniversary greetings to all those members whose birthday & wedding anniversary falls during the month of December. Smt. Renu Datta sang a sweet song to congratulate all the members on their birthdays & wedding anniversaries. The house appreciated the song. Donations: Sh. K.G. Mehta donated Rs.101/- on the birthday of his daughter-in-law Simmi Mehta w/o Sh. Summit Mehta on 5th Dec. Happy uncle Sh. Shashi Bhushan Datta added another donation of Rs.101/- for her birthday. (2) Bhai S.S. Chhibber, Fin. Secy. donated Rs.101/- for the forthcoming wedding anniversary of his son & daughter-in-law Mr. Vikas Chhibber & Mrs. Bhawna Chhibber. (3) Smt. Anu Bakshi w/o Ashwani Bakshi, Gen. Secy. donated Rs.200/- on the birthday of her husband on 1.12.2007. Successful Mohyal Youth Camp at Jalandhar: The house was informed about the wonderful arrangements made by MS Jalandhar for the Mohyal Youth Camp during 24th to 26th Nov., 2007. MS Jalandhar, Mohyal Youth Wing Jalandhar and GMS won appreciation from all those who attended the Camp. There were 17 participants from Ambala Mohyal Sabha. Second Grand Matrimonial Mela: Members were requested to attend the Second Grand Matrimonial Mela being organised by GMS at Mohyal Foundation on 9th Dec. 2007 and make it a grand success. Annual Subscription for Mohyal Mitter, GMS Membership & Local Membership: Bhai S.S. Chhibber requested the members to deposit their subscription for 2008 for GMS membership, Mohyal Mitter & local membership at the earliest possible. Construction of Mohyal Bhawan: The house desired that a suitable date be fixed after getting consent of Rzd. B.D. Bali, to lay the foundation stone of Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City. The house thanked the hosts, Sh. Prem Parkash Mehta & Smt. Krishna Mehta for their hospitality during the meeting. The meeting ended with Shanti Path led by Baby Vani Datta. J.P. Mehta, President
AMBALA CANTT n Meeting was held on 17th Nov. 2007 at Deepak Homeos Ambala Cantt, attended by 14 members and presided over by Shri M.S. Vaid. Two minutes silence was observed by the house and members expressed their condolence to the following bereaved families and prayed to the Almighty God to grant eternal peace the departed souls and strength to the families to bear with fortitude their irreparable loss. (i) Smt. Pushpa Bali w/o the late Sh. S.P. Bali Ex-Secretary Mohyal Youngmen’s Association Ambala Cantt expired on 14 Nov., 2007 at their residence in Mahesh Nagar. (ii) Shri R.P. Bali Ex-President Mohyal Sabha, Chandigarh who passed away on 11 Sept. 2007 in Fortis Hospital Mohali. (iii) Shri Mulkh Raj Vaid (Retd. Sub.) and a freedom fighter, father-in-law of Sh. M.L. Dutta (Secretary) MS Ambala Cantt expired on 7th Oct., 07 at Base Hospital, New Delhi. The minutes of the last meeting were read out by Sh. Deepak Dutta and were approved. The President appealed to the members to attend the Mohyal Youth Camp at Jalandhar on 24, 25 & 26 Nov. 2007 and contribute liberally to the local sabha as well as GMS towards the betterment of the community. He also exhorted the members to become Life Members of GMS. The following members agreed to attend the Youth Camp at Jalandhar:- Sh. M.S. Vaid, HFO M.L. Datta and Sh. Rajesh Vaid. (All of them subsequently attended the Mohyal Youth Camp 2007). The house appreciated and conveyed congratulations to the following Mohyals including their parents for their exceptional achievements:- (i) Shri Sushil Bali s/o Trilok Chand Bali who has been promoted to the rank of Regional Manager TCL and also been awarded “Rowan Star.’’ (ii) Lt. Syam Dutt s/o Smt. Madhu & Sh. Kamran Dutta of Agra being commissioned in Indian Army on 9th Jan. 2007 at IMA Dehradun. (iii) Col. Neeraj Bali s/o Smt. & Sh. H.D. Bali who has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier. (iv) Shri Jayant Bakshi s/o Shri Parveen Bakshi, C-25, Mawana Road, Meerut completed his Chartered Accountancy Course and got employed at Gurgaon. (v) ASI Pushap Bali (Punjab Police) President Youth Wing Mohyal Sabha Jalandhar who has been recommended for the award of PM’s Gold Medal for the act of exceptional bravery for saving the life of a drowning young girl in Shree Devi Mandir Talab-Sarovar on 28th Sept. 2007 by putting his own life at risk and later remained in ICU; however by the grace of God he recovered and he is ok now. Well done! He has made the Mohyal biradari proud. The President advised the Cashier to collect the Mohyal Mitter subscription from members and to remit the amount alongwith affiliation fee of the local Mohyal Sabha in time to GMS. The meeting ended with the permission of the Chair. M.S. Dutta, Secretary
ASHOK VIHAR n Date: Dec. 02, 2007 The minutes of the last meeting held on 4th Nov., 2007 were read out and confirmed. House extended birthday greetings to the members whose birthday falls in Dec. (i) Dr. Subhash Chander Dutta retired on 14th Nov., 2007 on attaining the age of 65 years. House passed a resolution for his happy and prosperous retirement life. (ii) House observed two minutes silence on the demise of Sh. Harbans Lal Vaid, r/o 70, Bharat Nagar, Delhi-52 on 5th Nov., 2007. His kriya ceremony was performed at Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Bharat Nagar which was attended by a large number of relatives, Mohyal biradari, neighbours and family friends. (iii) Mr. Gaurav Dutta s/o Shri Vinay Kumar Dutta, presently working with Accenture as Software Engineer, has been deputed to Canada by the company for Project Work. House congratulated and wished him all the best. House appreciated the efforts of the GMS of for matrimonial alliances and requested the members to impress upon all Mohyals to take advantage of the opportunity brought to them by way of Matrimonial Mela on 9th Dec., 07 at A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Road, Jeet Singh Marg, Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi. House made a special request/appeal to the lady members to ensure their presence at the next meeting. Snacks and tea, and cold drinks were served and the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. Dr. Subhash Dutta, President
DEHRADUN n Date: Nov. 11, 2007 Secretary Shri S.K. Chhibber extended welcome to three new members i.e Air Marshal B.M. Bali and Mrs. Brinda Bali, Sh. R.K. Chhibber and Sh. R.K. Vaid. Secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting for approval. Apprisal of the Circulars from GMS: Secretary brought to the notice of all various circulars received from GMS i.e. Holding of Youth Camp at Jalandhar and requested the members to send their children. GMS offered to reimburse one side fare whereas Secretary apprised that one side fare will be reimbursed by MS Dehradun. Sq. Ldr. D.K. Bali will be representing the MS Dehradun, at the Camp. Secretary informed about the Matrimonial Mela to be held at GMS premises on 9th Dec., 2007 at Delhi. He requested that it is the duty of each individual to give wide publicity so that the community may get the benefit of it. Request to subscribe for Mohyal Mitter: Shri V.M. Chhibber Finance Secretary informed that those who are to renew the subscription, or want to subscribe to the Mohyal Mitter may give their contribution so that a consolidated list along with bank draft may be sent to GMS. Sq. Ldr. D.K. Bali offered to procure 20 copies of Mohyal Mitter which he will like to distribute to various families as a gesture of motivation to subscribe to Mohyal Mitter. All present appreciated his gesture. Happy News: Shri Sachin Chhibber s/o Shri S.K. Chhibber sent Rs. 101/- on the birthday of his wife Mrs. Krishma Chhibber, on 3rd Nov. 2007. All wished her a happy and prosperous life. Meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. S.K. Chhibber, Secretary
GURDASPUR n Meeting was held on 25.11.2007 under the Chairmanship of Sh. Dharam Paul Dutta, President at his residence, Nangal Kotli, Mandi, Gurdaspur, attended by 16 Mohyal brothers and sisters. The proceedings of the last meeting were read out by Sh. Hans Raj Dutta, Gen. Secy. and approved. Regarding the plastering and tiling work in the Samadhi room, the President stated that the work is pending because sufficient funds were not available. Funds were needed for the completion of this project for which all Mohyal brothers and sisters were requested to contribute to the maximum. The house congratulated Shri Chand Mohan s/o the late Mehta Lok Nath Mohan on the marriage of his daughter held on 24.10.2007. Dharam Paul Dutta
JODHPUR n Date: Nov. 04, 2007 Minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. The Secretary gave the details of expenditure incurred on Mohyal Diwas. Due to absence of Cashier, the details of contribution from members were not available. The President said it will be given in the next meeting. Happy News: Master Gaurav Bakshi son of Shri Anil Bakshi, has been selected by UTTAM GALVA STEEL for training with a package of Rs. 2 lac p.a. after he completes his degree exam . The son of Brigadier Vinod Chhibber (Retd.), Master Gaurav Chhibber, has been engaged with Km. Garima Dutt d/o Shri U.S. Dutt IPS, presently posted with CBI in Delhi. Donations: Shri K.L. Bakshi donated Rs.79/- each to GMS and MS Jodhpur on his 79th birthday on 25 Oct., 2007. A game of Tambola was played and lucky winners were presented Rs.1850/- each after the kitty draw. The meeting ended after refreshments served by the host and Shanti Path. Everyone thanked Smt. Raj Chhibber for the treat laid by her. n Date: Nov. 25, 2007 The proceedings of the previous month were confirmed. The President raised the following points:- (a) Cashier Smt. Neelam Bali is absent for a long period and is likely to remain so, for indefinite period. It was unanimously agreed that Wing Cdr. Anil Bali be co-opted as Asstt. Cashier. (b) President Maj. J.K. Chhibber (Retd.) drew the attention of members to the appeal published in MM Nov. issue about the dire need of a Mohyal family of Noida for financial assistance and suggested that all members should donate liberally for this cause. On the spot collection of Rs.3003/- was received and it was decided that a sum of Rs.1100.- be added to this amount from Sabha account and cheque for Rs.4103/- sent to MS Noida. (c) Secretary was requested to collect and send subscription for Mohyal Mitter along with affiliation fee to GMS in Dec., 2007. Donations: Smt. Akanksha Datta who in on a visit to her parents presented Rs.105/- to the sabha on her husband Shri Pulkit Datta’s birthday on 25.11.07, which was accepted with thanks & shouts of many more happy returns of the day. Game of Tambola: was played and Rs.1850/- was presented to Wing Cdr. Anil Bali. It was also decided to start fresh kitty draw from next month. After recitation of Shanti Path, the meeting ended with thanks to the Chair and the hosts for the nice treat. Maj. (Retd.) J.K. Chhibber, President
JAIPUR n It was 18th Nov. 2007, the venue, the Lavish Banquet Hall of Grassfield Club, Shyam Nagar, Jaipur and the time 4.00 p.m. of the pleasant evening. On the invitation of Shri S.K. Bali, President of MS Jaipur the Mohyal brothers, sisters and children started gathering. Everyone was being welcomed by the President Shri S.K. Bali, Secy. Sh. B.M. Bakshi & Jt. Secretary Sh. Arun Datta on the occasion of Diwali Milan. First of all Mohyal prayers led by Mrs. Shashi Bali, Mrs. Sharda Bakshi and Mrs. Shukla Datta were recited by all with the Jai Kara of Jai Mohyal. The President welcomed everybody and conveyed Diwali Greetings. Tambola was played by all led by Mrs. Shashi Bali and Mrs. Sneh Datta. In between, everybody enjoyed soft drinks and samosas. Antakshari: Two groups were formed, all ladies on one side and all gents on the other. It was started by the children and then commanded by Smt. Shashi Bali, Smt. Sneh Datta and Smt. Usha Vaid on ladies side and by Shri T.N. Vaid and Sh. Arun Datta on the other side. At the end, a duet rendered by Smt. Shukla & Mr. Arun Datta was appreciated by all. The children sang poems & songs, which was enjoyed by all. Delicious brunch was served and chocolates and toffees were distributed to the children by the President Shri S.K. Bali. The Milan ended with a vote of thanks to all.
UNANIMOUS ELECTION OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF MS JAIPUR n The general meeting of the sabha held on 09-12-2007 at the residence of Shri Arun Datta 6/327 SFS Agarwal Farm was presided over by Smt. Shakuntala Datta (a Veteran) and the Election Officer for the election of the Management Committee of MS Jaipur. Smt. Shakuntala Datta called for nominations for the election of the President. The name of Sh. S.K. Bali was proposed by Sh. B.M. Bakshi, supported by all the members present. There was no other name; so Shri S.K. Bali was proclaimed duly elected as President for two years amidst thunderous applause. The next proposal was for the Vice-President (Shri B.M. Bakshi) followed by proposals for Secretary (Arun Datta), Joint Secretary (Sh. Rakesh Bali), Treasurer (Sh. S.K. Vaid), Jt. Treasurer (Smt. Asha Datta) and members (Sh. T.N. Vaid, Mr. Mridul Bakshi, Mr. Ajit Singh Datta, Smt. Neera Mehta and Mr. Shakti Bali) all of whom were greeted with applause by the house. The President Sh. S.K. Bali praised the out-going committee members for their whole hearted co-operation and good work and welcomed the new one to complete the good work still to be done for the sabha. Thanking the Election Officer, host and the President ,everybody enjoyed the refreshments. Meeting came to an end with hope for the best for the sabha. S.K. Bali, President
J&K n Date: Nov. 04, 2007 The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. House observed two minutes silence for the departed souls of the late Sh. Thakur Dass Vaid r/o Gandhi Nagar and the late Sh. Bal Krishan Chhibber r/o Bharat Nagar, Rehari Colony, a former Vice-President, a dedicated and staunch Mohyal, associated with sabha for the last 40 years and the 1st Youth President. On the day of his death, he had attended the monthly meeting of this sabha. Resolution of Condolence was passed in the meeting praying to the Almighty to rest his soul in peace. Secretary informed the members about the All India Mohyal Youth Camp on 24 to 26 Nov. 2007 at Jalandhar and appealed to the members to send their wards to attend this Camp. He also informed that our sabha will be represented by Sh. Jyoti Bali, Jt. Secy., along with other youths. Secretary also appealed to the members for the payment of subscription for Mohyal Mitter for 2008. The President informed the members that an FD for Rs.60,000/- has been made in the SBI Kachi Chawni, as decided in the last meeting. He also informed about the appeal published in MM from Noida Mohyal Sabha regarding a cancer patient. Members collected Rs.1000/- on the spot and Rs.1000/- was provided by the sabha. The amount was given to Sh. N.L. Bakshi, President to hand over the same to GMS Secy. Gen. when he would go to attend the GMS MC Meeting at Delhi. The President extended Diwali greetings to all members and Mohyal families of the State. Meeting ended with thanks to the Chair and to the members. n Date: Dec. 02, 2007 Minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. House observed two minutes silence for the departed souls of the late Sh. Megh Raj Bali of Rajouri, the late Sh. Sudesh Bali of Patoli Brahmana and the late Sh. Sunil Bakshi s/o the late Sh. Jag Mohan Bakshi, S.P. (Retd.) r/o Channi Himmat, Jammu. Shri D.N. Chhibber presented Income and Expenditure Statement for the months of Sept. 07, Oct. 07 and Nov. 07, which was adopted. The President informed the members about the Matrimonial Mela to be held at GMS Office on 9th of Dec.,07 and appealed to the members to make it convenient to attend the same along with their marriageable children. Those who can not attend the same, can send the bio-data of their marriageable wards to GMS before 5th of Dec. through this sabha or directly. He also appreciated this noble gesture of GMS. Shri Jyoti Bali, Jt. Secy. who attended the All India Mohyal Youth Camp at Jalandhar, informed the members in detail about the deliberations of the Camp. He had been accompanied by Shri Ankush Bali and Sh. Vishwas Bali. As suggested by Sh. S.N. Bali, former President, the following Resolution was passed: “House resolved that in case of death of any member of the Executive Committee or Ex-Member of the Executive Committee, a Condolence Resolution be published in the local daily News Paper’’. Shri K.S. Raizada contributed Rs.500/- on the occasion of the marriage of his son. Secretary appealed to the members for the subscription of Mohyal Mitter for 2008 and informed that members can deposit the subscriptions with Sh. M.S. Dutta, Manager of the sabha so that he can send the same to GMS. Meeting ended with thanks to the Chair and to the members. Bhim Sen Bali, Gen. Secy.
JANAKPURI n Meeting was held on the 2nd Dec., 07 at the residence of Sh. B.K. Mehta (Chhibber), C2/154, Janakpuri. The number of members present was 10+1. Good News: (i) Smt. & Shri V.P. Lau of C-2/346, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 1st Dec., 2007. Sh. Atul Lau, their son who is Member Executive Committee, donated Rs.501/- each to GMS and MS Janakpuri. (ii) Shri Rajesh Mohan son of the late Shri H.S. Mohan, a Bank Officer and also Member Executive Committee, who has been transferred back to Delhi donated Rs.251/- to the sabha. (iii) Shri Raj Kumar Bali, Treasurer, donated Rs.101/- on his birthday on 5th December. (iv) Shri Sandeep Dutta of A1/12 donated Rs.501/- to the sabha in celebration of birthday of his wife Smt. Jyoti Dutta and on the birth anniversary of his late father Sh. Jagat Kumar Datta on 21st & 29th Nov. respectively. He has also donated Rs.1000/- for Jagat Kr. Datta Trust with GMS and Rs.1000/- for Bal Mohyal Sabha Trust. (v) The members expressed great happiness on reading the news of promotion of Ms. Nita Bali, IAS daughter of Mrs. Amba Bali and the late Lt. Col. Vishwamitra Bali. The members extended their congrats to all the above especially to Mrs. Amba Bali, the proud mother and Nita Bali on her coveted achievement. The minutes of the last meeting were deemed as read and approved. The Members were informed about the GMS Matrimonial Mela to be held on 9th Dec., 07 at the Mohyal Foundation. They were requested to intimate all Mohyal brethren and sisters who were in their contact to attend the Mela. Mohyal Bhawan: Discussion on the progress of Mohyal Bhawan was again taken up. It was agreed that a final proposal in this regard be placed before the General Body meeting and fund-raising campaign taken up soon after. In the meantime, a survey should be conducted to explore the possibility of purchasing suitable accommodation to house the Sabha’s Office. Bal Mohyal Sabha, Gurgaon: The sabha extended warm wishes to Bal Mohyal Sabha, Gurgaon on celebration of their Silver Jubilee. A token amount of Rs.501/- was donated to them. On completion of the two years term of the present Committee, it was decided to go ahead to call General Body meeting after preparing the Accounts duly audited by the C.A. and other formalities. The meeting came to a close when Mrs. & Mr. Mehta and their daughter-in-law served High Tea. They were thanked by all the members for the treat. B.M. Datta, President
KHANNA n Mohyal Sabha Khanna honoured Shri Rajeev Rai Mehta on his election in A.S. High School, Khanna Trust & Management Society. Shri Mehta is an Advocate and General Secretary of Mohyal Sabha, Khanna. The election was held a few months back. A.S. High School, Khanna Trust & Management Society is an Educational Institute having school & colleges for boys & girls at Khanna and is very famous. All the Office-Bearers of Khanna Mohyal Sabha, including Sh. Sanjeev Datta, Sunil Vaid (Gopi), (Youth Wing). Shri Vijay Bali (Cashier), Nanak Mehta (Press Secretary), Smt. Suman Datta and Poonam Bali, reached Shri Mehta’s residence to honour him. Shri Rajeev Mehta and his wife Smt. Yogita Mehta welcomed the guests and served them with delicious snacks. Mehta family thanked Mohyal Sabha Khanna, particularly, Shri Vinod Dutt (President), Shri Vijay Bali, Shri Sanjeev Datta, Rajan Chhibber, Nanak Mehta, Gopi Vaid, Vivek Mehta, Sudhir Mehta, Bunti Mehta for their valuable support in the election. Shri Mehta promised to do his best for Mohyal Community. He also promised to serve this Institute with positive approach and honesty.
KATHUA (J&K) n Date: Nov. 04, 2007 The minutes of the last meeting held on Oct. 07, 2007 were read out and approved. Mohyal Youth Camp-2007: The members were informed regarding the Mohyal Youth Camp-2007 to be held at Jalandhar and the detailed programme published in the Mohyal Mitter Nov. 2007. It was decided to prepare the list of participant youths so that the same may be communicated to the GMS. Matrimonial Mela-2007: The members were informed regarding the Matrimonial Mela-2007 to be held on 9th Dec., 07 at Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi and were asked to send the Bio-Data of their marriageable wards through Mohyal Sabha or directly on the prescribed form to the GMS latest by 15th Nov., 2007. Subscription of Mohyal Mitter for the year 2008: All the members were requested to send the subscription for Mohyal Mitter for 2008. Opening of Savings Account: The members were informed that a Savings Account in the name of the sabha has been opened in the Jammu Rural Bank, Kathua. The details of expenditure and income were given by the Cashier and were approved. Everybody enjoyed the tea and snacks served by Smt. and Shri Sham Sunder Dutta and thanked them for their hospitality. Meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair. n Date: Dec. 02, 2007 Minutes of the last meeting held on Nov. 04, 2007 were confirmed. All India Mohyal Youth Camp-2007: A delegation of youths led by Shri Ajay Bali, President and Sardari Lal Dutta, Secretary MS Kathua attended the Camp at Jalandhar. The members were told about the discussions held during the Camp in detail. Everybody praised GMS/MS Jalandhar for organising such a meaningful Youth Camp. The Mohyal Sabha, Kathua congratulated GMS, and MS Jalandhar for the same. The Youth Camp was very well organised by the Youth Team of MS Jalandhar led by Shri Pushap Bali. Happy News: Marriage of Miss Mamta Rani daughter of Smt. & Sh. Sarwanand Vaid and granddaughter of the late Bk. Dev Raj Vaid was held on 3rd Nov., 07 with Mr. Madan Lal Sharma of Kathua. On this happy occasion, Shri Sarwanand Vaid donated Rs. 101/- to MS Kathua. Congratulation to Vaid family. Prayer for Speedy Recovery: The house prayed for the speedy recovery of: 1. Son of Ch. G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ Vice-President GMS who has undergone operation for removed of stone from his bladder. 2. Mehta Bhim Sain Dutta, senior member of the biradari who has been ailing for the last 2-3 months. 3. Smt. Jaswanti Devi w/o the late Mehta Krishan Lal Dutta, who has not been well for the last 4-5 months. Sad News: 1st death anniversary of Sh. Dina Nath Vaid s/o Bk. Sevak Ram Vaid of Gali Dauna Distt. Huzaffarbad (Pak.) was performed on 27.11.07 by his sons Bk. Naresh Kumar Vaid & Kapil Vaid. All the relatives and biradari members attended the ceremony. On this occasion, Bk. Naresh Kumar Vaid donated Rs.50/- to MS Kathua. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair. Sardari Lal Dutta, Secretary
KARNAL n Date: Dec. 02, 2007 Confirmation: The minutes of the General Body Meeting held on 4.11.2007 were read out and passed. Mohyal Youth Camp: The President, Gen. Secretary alongwith 7 members from Karnal participated in the Mohyal Youth Camp organised by GMS on 25th Nov. 07 at Jalandhar, which was very successful. The participants were all praise for the arrangements made by the GMS and the local sabha for the comfortable stay and the delicious food served. The efforts of the Management Committee appreciated. Second Grand Matrimonial Mela: The President informed that GMS is organising the Second Matrimonial Mela on 9.12.07 at Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi. The members were requested to give wide publicity; it was hoped that the members concerned may avail of this opportunity. Membership: With a view to generate funds, the President was of the view that we all must exert more for enrolling Life Members of the sabha and also to inspire the members for becoming Life Member of GMS, our Apex Body. This would not only entitle them for the right to vote but also a free copy of Mohyal Mitter for life. Mohyal Mitter Subscription: The President informed that the subscription for Mohyal Mitter is on a calendar year basis, Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st. The members were requested for depositing Rs.50/- for MM subscription and Rs.50/- as yearly membership fee of GMS (total 100/-). The Accounts for the month of November 2007 were presented and the expenditure incurred was passed. Sad News: The death of Shri Satish Bali was mourned by the members who prayed for the peace of the departed soul. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks and light refreshments. Gulshan Vaid, President
LUDHIANA n The first meeting of the Executive Body of MS Ludhiana was held on 22nd Oct., 07 at the office Sh. Harpreet Singh Dutta. All the elected members were present. Gen. Secy. V.P. Mohan suggested that Diwali Greeting Card be got printed and posted as usual. Everybody agreed and Diwali Greeting Cards will be posted by Sh. V.P. Mohan. Every Executive Member was asked to give maximum publicity to the letter received from GMS regarding Mohyal Youth Camp at Jalandhar from 24th to 26th Nov. and ensure maximum attendance at the Camp from Ludhiana. Following members were nominated as Executive Members: 1. S. Amarjeet Singh Dutta 2. Sh. Balram Mehta 3. S. Harbans Singh Bali 4. Shri Manish 5. Shri Lokesh Dutta 6. Sh. Ashok Kumar Dutta 7. Shri Ravi Bali 8. Shri N.K. Dutta 9. Bk. D.N. Chhibber 10. Shri Harvinder Singh Dutta (Phillaur) 11. Shri Chaman Lal Vaid (Doraha) 12. S. Harpreet Singh Dutta. n Meeting was held on 11.11.2007 at the residence of S. Harbans Singh Bali attended by 15 persons under the Presidentship of S. Amolak Singh Dutta. Cricket team to be formed and cricket gears to be arranged. Mr. Rajiv Chhibber will be the Captain. All were informed about the Mohyal Youth Camp at Jalandhar on 24, 25 & 26 Nov., 2007. Nearly 45 persons from Ludhiana will attend. MS Ludhiana will hold its annual Mohyal Mela on 20th Jan. 2008. Mela Committee will finalise all details. Following will constitute the Mela Committee. 1. S/Shri Munish Bali–Chief Organiser Mela Committee. Members: 2. Rajiv Chhibber 3. B.M. Dutta, 4. H.S. Dutta (Phillaur) 5. H.S. Bali 6. Pardeep Bakshi7. Ravi Bali. Mr. & Mrs. Balram Mehta will be Incharge Cultural programme. Mr. B.R. Dutta & Ravi Bali will take care of Shamiana , Preeti Bhoj etc. Bk. D.N. Chhibber, Mr. Sunil Kumar Dutta & Mr. Pardeep Bakshi will be Stage Secretaries. The meeting ended in a very cheerful mood. Cold drinks tea & snacks were served by the host S.H.S. Bali and his family. President S. Amolak Singh Dutta thanked all present and the host for the tasty snacks. Ved Pal Mohan, Gen. Secy.
MEHRAULI n Meeting was held on 2nd Sept. 2007 at Mohyal Bhawan, 1055-D-1, Ward No.7, Mehrauli, New Delhi-30 under the Presidentship of Shri Ashwani Kr. Bali, President. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. General Secretary informed about the untimely death of Sh. Ramesh Bali on 11.08.2007. The members observed two minutes sil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
