Seeks immediate action on pending NRI Ministry, grievance cell, ₹1,000 Crore Fund

A large delegation of Kannadiga NRIs representing organisations across several countries met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar in Bengaluru to press for long-pending commitments made to the global diaspora. The delegation was led by Dr Ronald Colaco, who has been entrusted by various NRI organisations to place before the government their concerns and expectations. Zakaria Jokatte from Saudi Arabia was among the members representing the Middle East diaspora during the meeting.

The appeal was formally presented through a detailed memorandum and pointwise presentation submitted to both leaders. The delegation reminded the government of two major promises included in the 202

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