Stalin hosts Dawoodi Bohra leaders at his residence; ₹1 crore handed over to CMPRF
The 53rd leader of Dawoodi Bohra community Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin and senior representatives called on the Chief Minister in his camp office in Chennai and thanked him for the State government's support. Chennai hosted the annual Ashara Mubaraka congregations of the Dawoodi Bohra community.
In a social media post, Mr. Stalin said: 'Deeply moved by the gracious gesture of gratitude from the @Dawoodi_Bohras. It was a privilege to host them at my residence and I sincerely appreciate their generous contribution of ₹1 crore to the #CMPRF.'
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