Harish Poonja claiming credit for works done by me and UT Khader: Vasantha Bangera

coastaldigest.com web desk

December 8, 2018

Mangaluru, Dec 8: Congress leader K Vasantha Bangera has accused the Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja of claiming credit for the works done by the former and urban development and housing minister U T Khader.

Mr Bangera, who had represented Belthangady in Karnataka assembly for five times before being defeated by BJP’s Poonja in 2018 assembly polls, told media persons that latter was misleading people through lies.

“The state government has released funds for the upgradation of two major roads connecting Dharmasthala — from B.C. Road and Periyashanthi — in the run-up for the Mahamastakabhisheka of Bahubali in February 2019, following a proposal from Mr Khader, who is also the district in-charge minister of Dakshina Kannada. However, Mr Poonja is now claiming credit for fetching grants for development works,” said Mr Bangera.

He added: “There are seven BJP MLAs in Dakshina Kannada. None of them were able to get any grants so far. However, Mr Poonja is issuing boastful statements as if he is running the state government.”

“Mr Poonja is also claiming credit for the works I had done as an MLA in the constancy. According to him, he has fetched grants up to Rs 102 crore for various development projects as an MLA in past 200 days. Ironically those projects were sanctioned in March, 2018 when I was the MLA of the constancy. Mr Poonja became MLA in the month of May. After that this constituency has not got any development project or fund,” he said.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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