A Thought About Sunil ji Fotedar

I have often wondered why the person who has all the impeccable credentials to be a great KOA leader, has never thrown in his hat for the contest for the top spot at KOA.

Thank heavens I do not have to wonder any more. Now that Mr. Sunil Fotedar of Texas is a candidate for the KOA President, it is time to put in a word or two highlighting his contribution to KOA for the past two decades or so, which he has made from time to time, sans any flamboyance, fanfare and flim-flam, which of late has become the stock in trade at KOA. 

He epitomizes what is essentially good about noble beings and, what is expected of a candidate for the Presidency of a cultural organization such as KOA. He has made stellar contribution to the community over the years, be it the KOA website which he started on his own initiative or the links to various sources of our music, plays and all that defines our heritage, with which most of us are familiar, and so essential to refurbish and nurture our cultural roots and enhancement of our lives. His contribution to the enhancement of the lives of poor brethren in the refugee camps in Jammu for the last several years, is a testament to his compassion for the poor, which he has displayed, despite odds which were stacked against him at one time. That is indeed a man with exemplary character and integrity. In spite of his unique contribution to our community, he is a man replete with humility and thank heavens, is very apolitical, which is the need of the hour at KOA. What else do we expect of our KOA President? He has done it all and deserves our unqualified support.

I would therefore appeal to all right- thinking members of our community to cast their valuable vote for Mr. Sunil Fotedar, a person of stellar human qualities.

Pran Kaul

(Director, KOA Sponsor A Child Program)

Fremont, California