Khader strives to win voters' hearts through simplicity

[email protected] (Sumayya Farooq, Mangalore)
April 26, 2013
Mangalore, Apr 26: “Even when the Congress was not in power I have toiled for the welfare of my people and development of the constituency I represent. The BJP has made things difficult for common man. If the landless want land for themselves and title deeds for their land, the voters have to make sure that the BJP is out and the Congress comes to power…”

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This is the solution given by Mangalore Constituency Congress candidate U T Khader to the people who came to him with their problems, during his campaigning.

U T Khader is a man with a difference. Unlike his counterparts, Mr Khader does not wait for herd of supporters. With his driver and an assistant Mr Khader sets out of his house early in the morning to meet the voters. By the end of the day, he has a trail of cars and followers following him in the remotest of the areas that he goes.

On Thursday, he covered Thumbe, Jokatte, Maripalla, Ullal-Kinya, Kuthubnagar, Ukkuda, Talapady areas.

During the door-to-door campaign too Mr Khader brings loads of enthusiasm along and sees to it that the party workers too have high spirits. Cuddling little kids and bowing his head in respect to elders, he introduces himself seeking votes for his party.

Most unique aspect of Mr Khader's campaigning is that he never resorts to bad-mouthing about his opponents or their parties.

Straight and simple, Mr Khader says, “I am the Congress candidate and our symbol is hand. Remember our symbol and cast vote.”

In Kinya, a majority say that Mr Khader has changed the face of the region. Water to roads, the two-time MLA has brought about massive development. During the meeting of the Youth Congress at Kinya, Mr Khader urged the members to work for him for ten days and then he would work for them for the next five years.

He has also cautioned the voters about the rumours that his opponents are floating and also about the independent and petty candidates fielded by his opponents only to eat away his traditional votes.

Mr Khader has told the voters of his constituency that he is in front of them seeking votes on the basis of his work.

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U T Khader speaks to residents at Terukadu near Farangipet

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October 7,2024

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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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