Udaipur:The oath-taking ceremony of Jain Social Group (JSG) Lakecity Udaipur was held with great enthusiasm on Sunday at Shubh Kesar Garden, located on 100-feet road in Saubhagpura. The event commenced with a Mangalacharan and recitation of the Navkar Mantra, setting a spiritual tone.
Outgoing President Narendra Lodha welcomed the gathering and presented a detailed report on the activities conducted during the 2023–25 term. The Chief Guest and Oath Administrator Arun Mandot, Chairman of the Mewar Region, along with Guest of Honour R.C. Mehta, International Vice President of JSGIF, Anil Nahar, International Director of JSGIF, Paras Dhelawat, Region Chairman-Elect, Ashutosh Sisodia, Regional Secretary, and Nitin Seth, Zonal Coordinator, were felicitated with turbans, shawls, and mementos by group officials.
In a formal ceremony, Arun Mandot administered the oath to the newly appointed team for 2025–27, which includes:
Anil Sankhla as President
Pankaj Porwal as Vice President
Manoj Singhvi as Secretary
Pradeep Sankhla as Treasurer
Kailash Jain as Joint Secretary
Executive members sworn in included Mrs. Sangeeta Bohra, Mrs. Kiran Jain, Mrs. Neelima Sankhla, Mahaveer Wageria, Hitesh Pokharna, Manish Ratodiya, Sushil Kawadia, Mukesh Bohra, Sanjay Jain, and Pankaj Mandawat. Past Presidents Arun Bordia, Hemant Ostwal, and Paras Jain also graced the event.
In his address, Arun Mandot emphasized that the upcoming term would be theme-based, with two major historic national programs of the Federation to be hosted by the Mewar region. RC Mehta highlighted that Mewar has consistently made history within the federation through its grand events. Anil Nahar encouraged the group to strengthen not only love and service through brotherhood but also promote business through fraternity.
Newly elected President Anil Sankhla affirmed his commitment to launch a signature service project and organize year-round activities focusing on the federation’s theme: Fraternity through Love, Service, Support, and Business.
Regional Vice President Himanshu Mehta, Jitendra Harkawat, Treasurer Shyam Sisodia, PRO Shubham Gandhi, former Vice President R.L. Jodhavat, and various presidents and secretaries of regional groups were also in attendance.
The event was compered by former President Dinesh Jain, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Group Secretary Manoj Singhvi. The celebration concluded with a delightful community dinner.