Karnataka bypolls results show changing mood in the country: Congress

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November 6, 2018

New Delhi, Nov 6: Following a resounding victory in the Karnataka bypolls, Congress on Tuesday said the result is extremely encouraging and that it indicates the changing mood in the country.

Addressing mediapersons here, Congress Spokesperson Manish Tewari said the victory in a Lok Sabha bypoll is something, which is not one of the events.

'Congress and its secular and pluralistic alliance partners have completely vanquished the BJP in the bypolls. It is extremely encouraging and indicates the changing mood in the country,' Mr Tewari said.

The ruling Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance in Karnataka is leading in two Lok Sabha constituencies and won two Assembly seats in the bypolls.

While the Congress is trailing in BJP stronghold Shivamoga, vacated by former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, it is leading in the JD (S) stronghold Mandya and BJP stronghold Bellari. The party has won Jamkhandi and Ramanagara Assembly seats.

Earlier in the day, former Union Minister P Chidambaram said the 'Coalition has delivered' and the victory looks like a Test series win under Virat Kohli, in Karnataka.

In a tweet, he said '4-1 result (unsure about Shimoga LS) in Karnataka looks like a Test series win under Virat Kohli. Coalition has delivered'.

Another senior leader Ahmed Patel said, 'It is a testimony to the pro-people performance of the state government and a trailer for 2019 Lok Sabha polls'.

According to Congress leaders, the result of the bypolls will help stitch a coalition against the Narendra Modi-led Union government, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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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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