BJP, Cong on hunt for candidates to defeat Halady Srinivas Shetty in Kundapur

March 27, 2013

Udupi, Mar 27: Following the decision of former BJP MLA Halady Srinivas Shetty to contest from Kundapur assembly constituency in the coming election as an independent candidate, both Congress and BJP have begun the hunt for suitable candidates to defeat him.

Mr Shetty, who quit the BJP in July 2012 after being denied a ministerial berth in Jagadish Shettar's cabinet at the last moment, had been playing a waiting game so far.

However, ending all speculation, the three-time winner on Monday announced that he would contest on his own without any political party's support.

Mr Shetty, who is recovering from minor health ailment, is expected to launch is campaign in the first week of April. He has been the senior-most BJP MLA in the district eve since he made his debut in the 1999 Assembly election by defeating Congress strongman Pratapachandra Shetty from Kundapur.

He was re-elected from the same constituency in 2004 when he defeated Congress candidate Ashok Kumar Shetty with an increased margin of 19,700 votes. He scored hat-trick when he defeated Congress candidate K Jayaprakash Hegde by a margin of 25,083 votes in 2008 Assembly elections.

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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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