Kharge holds Modi responsible for HAL losses

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October 27, 2018

Bengaluru, Oct 27: The BJP government at the center denying public sector Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to produce and supply equipment of Rafale multi-role war aircraft under off-set rules had denied the proven PSU aircraft manufacturer and pushed the company into red, thus endangering jobs of employees in HAL, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge today said.

Speaking at a convention of HAL SC/ST Officers Union here on Saturday, Mr Kharge said the Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had favoured private industry Reliance group and denied proven performer HAL its due. Its decision to hand over off-set equipment manufacture to private industry in Rafale deal had hit hard on HAL plans of modernising its plants across the county as it suffered losses due to denial of Rafale deal.

'If you cannot give the contract to the proven Indian PSU performer like HAL and give it to the private company led by Ambanis, this clearly leads to suspicion that HAL and its employees are been victimised. HAL is capable of bigger deeds and rolling out more number of fighter aircraft, but the Modi government is not interested as it wants to favour the private industry,' he alleged.

Mr Khrge said HAL had proven its capability in producing LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter Dhruv and many other projects involving present overhaul of fighter jets in the Indian Air Force. 'But HAL is being denied and curbed to use its prowess. This is causing HAL thousands of crore rupees of loss. Rafale deal is the latest example. The country would have saved huge sums of foreign exchange had HAL had been given its due,' 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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