HJS protests against publication of Jhansi Rani Laxmi Bai with 'Smoking Hookah' in CBSE textbook

August 4, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 4: The members of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) staged a protest in front of Deputy Commissioner's office on Sunday against the pictorial depiction of Jhansi Rani holding hookah in her hand in Social Science text book of 5th standard CBSE syllabus

Addressing the protesters HJS spokesperson Sukanya Acharya said, “In a text book published by Orient Blackswan publication, Jhansi Rani was picturised as holding hookah in her hand. It is insulting and damaging the image of Jhansi Rani. This text book has to be banned immediately and government should take legal action against publishers”, she urged.

She said, “In order to appease minority voters, Congress government has taken step to insult brave lady Jhansi Rani without considering her life. She fought bravely for India and became a role model for many freedom fighters. Picturing such brave lady in an insulting way is the behaviour of traitors. Though government has banned the hookah and smoking in public places, it promoted the use of hookah with school kid with this picture. This will provoke school children to consume drugs”, she blamed.

Lesson on Rahul Gandhi

She also said that the students were being misguided with another new lesson on the life of Rahul Gandhi, which describes him as simple, attractive, humble, and a visionary politician and suggests students to follow his lifestyle.

“The textbook committee is misleading the student community by forcing them to follow in the steps of corrupt politicians,” she alleged.

Prasanna Kamath of HJS speaking at the protest urged for with draw of Tippu University project and change CBSE syllabus featuring Jhansi Rani's picture with hookah.

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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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