A New Era of Leadership: Grand Swearing-In Ceremony of Shri Gahoi Vaishya Samaj Mumbai!

April 20, 2026

Thane, Mumbai: In a spectacular display of unity, tradition, and progress, the Shri Gahoi Vaishya Samaj, Mumbai hosted its grand swearing-in ceremony on April 18th. The event took place at the elegant Clubhouse in Hiranandani Park, Thane, amidst a dignified atmosphere attended by over 200 community members.

A Resplendent Beginning

The ceremony commenced with a soulful tribute to the National Poet Dr. Maithilisharan Gupt, followed by the National Anthem and the traditional 'Gahoi Geet.' The air was filled with pride as senior leaders and guests were welcomed with floral garlands by Mr. Ashish Nagariya and Mr. Ajay Bangar.

Distinguished Guests of Honor

The event was graced by high-ranking officials from the National Mahasabha, including:

Mr. Deepak Savla: General Secretary, Mahasabha
Mr. Mohan Kanakane: Treasurer, Mahasabha
Mr. Lucky Naugariya: National President, Nav-Yuvak Mandal
Mr. Manoj Nachola: President, South Regional Assembly

Special dignitaries like Mr. Arun Sarawagi (Treasurer, Bhopal) and Mr. Jagdish Prasad Nigoti (President, All India Gahoi Temple Trust, Ayodhya) also added to the prestige of the occasion.

The New Leadership: Board of Executives (2026)

The highlight of the evening was the official announcement and oath-taking of the new office bearers. The newly elected team pledged to take the Mumbai Gahoi community to unprecedented heights.

Position	Name
President	Mr. Brijesh Matele
General Secretary	Mr. Sanjay Khard
Treasurer	Mr. Mukesh Dadraya
Vice President (Mumbai Zone)	Mr. Nilesh Kanakane
Vice President (Thane Zone)	Mr. Pradeep Naugariya
Vice President (Kalyan-Bhivandi)	Mr. Nitin Seth
Vice President (Navi Mumbai)	Mr. Akash Naugariya
Secretary	Mr. Pradeep Lohia
Joint Treasurer	Mr. Sunil Gandhi
Chairman (Event Committee)	Mr. Ashish Nagariya
Chairman (Fundraising)	Mr. Ajay Bangar
Minister (Communications)	Mr. Mukesh Geda

A Moment of Historic Coincidence: 65 Years of Legacy

In a deeply emotional and rare coincidence, the day Mr. Brijesh Matele took his oath as President also marked the 65th Wedding Anniversary of his parents, Mr. Narendra Matele and Mrs. Asha Matele. The community honored the couple, celebrating the beautiful synergy between family values and social service.

Vision for the Future: Introducing 'G-GIVE'

The ceremony wasn't just about the past and present; it was about the future. Guests from Delhi, Mr. Anmol and Mr. Abhishek, introduced the 'G-GIVE' initiative, inviting all members to participate in the upcoming program on April 26th.

Former President Mr. Neeraj Seth shared insightful thoughts on community empowerment, setting a roadmap for the new committee.

Successful Execution

The event was flawlessly anchored by Mr. Ajay Chaudha and Mrs. Manjusha Seth. The presence of guardians and former presidents—including Mr. Ashok Nagariya, Mr. Rajkumar Piparsania, and Mr. Vijay Barsaiya—ensured that the wisdom of experience guided the energy of the new youth wings.

The evening concluded with heartfelt congratulations and a shared vision for a prosperous and united Gahoi Samaj Mumbai.