Sathishbhai Vithlani, the President of Shree Lohana Mahaparishad (parent body of Lohana community globally) hosted a special lunch on Saturday 23 September 2023 at the Grim's Dyke Hotel during his visit to the UK. The lunch was held to honour C B Patel for completing 50 years of service provided to the Gujarati community by Gujarat Samachar. It was attended by Lohana community leaders and business entrepreneurs from all over the UK.
Satishbhai who travels all over the world to serve the Lohana community spoke about many projects that he and his team are working on. He spoke very passionately about the success of the International Lohana Business Forum 2023 (LIBF) held in Kampala in March 2023, where nearly a thousand business entertainers and upcoming business professionals attended from all over the world.
The second LIBF 24 will be held in India from the 18th to 21st January 2024 where he is expecting around 30,000 Lohanas from all over the world and he is now personally visiting different countries in the world to invite community members to attend this exhibition.
Satishbhai said he feels privileged to have had the opportunity to honour C B Patel for the service he has provided to the Lohana community and wishes him and Gujarat Samachar all the best for the future.
CB said, “Lohanas knows how to make money and how and where to use money. They are virtuous and philanthropists. Lohanas set the best example of growing together.”
Lord Dolar Popat, Pradip Bhai Dhamecha, Subhash Thakrar, Narendra Thakrar, LCNL President Meena Jasani, LCUK President Bharat Sodha, Panna Raja, Ashok Rachh and prominent Lohana leaders were present.
The book by Subhash Thakrar- Eyes of Tomorrow, which marks 50 years of Gujarat Samachar, was presented to the Lohana leaders. A book by Dr Lalit Sodha was also presented to the guests.
The event proceedings were compered by Dr Lalit Sodha. Well known singer from Gujarat, Mayaben Deepak sang Ram Stuti.