मुंबई मर्यादा महोत्सव पर महासभा का वार्षिक अधिवेशन संबोधन अलंकरण समारोह एवं महत्त्वपूर्ण घोषणाएं

Summary

The annual session of the Jain Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha, along with the Sambodhan Alankaran ceremony and significant announcements, took place during the 13th Maryada Mahotsav in Mumbai, held under the presence of Acharya Shri Mahapragya and Yuvacharya Shri Mahashraman. On the first day of the festival, February 6, 2003, Mahasabha President Shri Surendra Chauraria announced that the highest honor, "Samaj Bhushan," would be awarded to Sangh spokesperson Shri Chandanmalji Baid. It was also declared that Shri Ratanlalji Chopra of Mangashahar had been selected for the upcoming Shrimati Manoharidevi Haga Samaj Seva Puraskar. On the main day of the festival, General Secretary Shri Tarun Sethia announced the establishment of the Mahasabha's first regional office in Chennai, South India, with Shri Pradeep Sethia as convener and Shri Hemrajji Shyamsukha as co-convener. The 89th annual session began on February 7, 2003, with a mangalacharan by Muni Shri Neerajkumarji. President Shri Surendra Chauraria presented a summary of the year's progress and highlighted the Mahasabha's achievements. General Secretary Shri Tarun Sethia presented the annual report, and Treasurer Shri Prakash Baid presented the financial accounts. Chief Trustee Shri Ranjitsinghji Kothari discussed activities related to the Mahasabha building in Kolkata and emphasized the need for financial strengthening. A proposal to honor former President Shri Kanhaiyalalji Chhajed with the "Shasansevi" alankaran was passed. The annual presentation was made using modern communication technology. Attendees included members from across the country, dignitaries, and notable figures. On the eve of the event, a gathering for those honored with alankaran was held at the Mahapragya