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Human rights activist Ambiga takes helm of Pure Life Society

Lawyer personally chosen by late Mother Mangalam, prior to her passing, says VP

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 14 Jun 2023 11:10AM

Human rights activist Ambiga takes helm of Pure Life Society
With the passing of Mother A. Mangalam, the Pure Life Society welcomes Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan (pic) as its new president. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes file pic, June 14, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The Pure Life Society has announced prominent lawyer and human rights activist Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan as its new president, following the recent death of its revered co-founder and life chairman, Mother A. Mangalam.

The society’s vice-president and chairman, Datuk V.L. Kandan, said Ambiga had been nominated by Mother Mangalam herself prior to her death, on February 24.

The nomination is in accordance with the Pure Life Society’s incorporation ordinance, whereby the president has the right to nominate a member as a successor in the event of death or retirement.

Ambiga is a life member of the society.

The society’s management committee was informed of Ambiga’s nomination on June 11, Kandan added.

“On behalf of the Committee of Management, children, and staff, a warm welcome is extended to Datuk Ambiga to lead and inspire us all at the Pure Life Society.

“Under the capable leadership of Ambiga, we will continue to pursue our motto: One God, One World, One Race,” he said.

Mother Mangalam died on June 10 at the age of 97. 

She established the Pure Life Society orphanage and school in 1952, which has helped over 2,000 children. – The Vibes, June 14, 2023

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