Neither I nor my son will contest Lok Sabha polls: B S Yeddyurappa

January 27, 2014

Mangalore, Jan 27: Former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said that neither he or nor his son would contest Lok Sabha polls.

He was speaking after hoisting national flag at Kadri Park in Mangalore on Sunday.

A section of BJP leaders had urged Mr Yeddyurappa to contest from Shimoga at a party function on Saturday.

He said the Bharatiya Janata Party should field a good candidate from the Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency and expressed the hope that he would win.

Referring to the statement made by the former Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa that Mr Yeddyurappa should become a Union Minister in the event of the party forming the next government at the Centre, the former Chief Minister said he did not aspire for power.

He said if he ever wanted to become a Union Minister, he would have accepted the offer made by then Prime Minister A B Vajpayee.

“I have not asked for any role in the party while I merged the Karnataka Janata Paksha with the BJP.”

Mr Yeddyurappa said he would work hard to make Gurajat Chief Minister Narendra Modi the next Prime Minister.

He said there was no enmity between him and Eshwarappa, “We have forgotten everything.”

Mr Yeddyurappa denied the allegation that the BJP was encouraging communalism in Dakshina Kannada district.

He alleged that the Congress was engaging in communalism.

“The Union Home Minister sends a message to the States to be cautious while arresting those belonging to the minorities. Do we have different laws for minorities and the majority?” 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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