Coimbatore:
The Future Media Journalists Welfare Association (FMJWA) was inaugurated at Jenneys Residency in a grand manner. The event was presided over by Perur Adheenam Thiruperundhiru Santhalinga Marudachala Adigalar.Swamiji graced the event and emphasized the social responsibility of the media fraternity.
The function was organised by FMJWA National President Mr. S. Balaji. Honorary President Mr. M. Suresh graced the dais. Ms. S. Kavitha, National Deputy General Secretary outlined the role and responsibilities of FMJWA, and Dr. S. Selva Ganesh Ji, President of Bharatiya Hindu Parivar, delivered the welcome address.
Delivering the keynote address, Mr. S.R. Sekar, Tamil Nadu State Treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Party, appreciated the formation of an organized body dedicated to journalists’ welfare, stating that such institutions are the need of the hour to safeguard media professionals and uphold ethical journalism.
The event witnessed participation from several senior office bearers, including Mr. G. Nagendran (State President, Andaman & Nicobar Islands), Mr. Veera Vijayan (Tamil Nadu State Vice President), Mr. Thirumalaichamy (State Treasurer),Mr. Balasubramanian(Organization Secretary) , Mr. Murugesan (Coimbatore District President), Mr. Amalraj (Virudhunagar District President), and Mr. Gunasekaran (Karur District President),
Prominent Political Leaders, Industrialists, Quarry and Crusher Association owners, Engineering Association Representatives, Private School Management members, and over 100 Advocates, Journalists, and Media Professionals across Tamil Nadu participated in the inaugural ceremony. Identity cards were distributed to registered members of the association.
Addressing the gathering, National President Mr. S. Balaji reiterated the association’s vision with the slogan,
“Let us join hands… protect freedom of expression… our actions will define our identity.”
He assured that FMJWA would work continuously to protect journalists’ rights, safety and welfare.
The event was coordinated by Professor Moorthy, Vice President of the association.
Special invitees included retired DSP Ramachandran, Mr. Senthilkumar (Partner, Mayil Mark), Mr. Thirumalai M. Ravi (President, Coimbatore District Grill Manufacturers Welfare Association), Mr. Deva Kumar (President, Chinnavedampatti Industrial Association), Mr. Jayakumar (Codia Park), Mr. S. Ragunathan Subbiah (President, Coimbatore Handicraft Gold Jewellery Manufacturers Association), Mr. Rajkumar (Director, Home Zone), Mr. Zakir Hussain (Owner, Optical Palace), Mr. Manivannan (Correspondent, RBM School), Mr. Logu (Secretary, Coimbatore Consumer Voice), Mr. Rajadurai (State Secretary, CRIC Organisation), Mr. Umabathi (Owner, Coimbatore Biryani), Mr. Sivaram (Owner, Breze Software), and Dr. Thamaraiselvan, Homeopathy Physician, Ex Coimbatore Criminal Bar Association President Advocate Sivasamitamilan etc..
The inaugural event marked a significant milestone in strengthening unity, welfare, and professional integrity within the media community.
