There’s no coalition between Cong and JD(S): says K S Eshwarappa

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April 2, 2019

Hubballi, Apr 2: BJP leader K S Eshwarappa took a dig at coalition partners Congress and JD(S), saying minister G T Devegowda keeps himself away from Congress campaign rallies in Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency, and the photos of former chief minister Siddaramaiah were absent in the hoardings of Congress-JD(S) Parivarnata Samavesh held in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Speaking to reporters here on Sunday, Eshwarappa attacked the Congress-JD(S) coalition government, saying they claiming their alliance is only for public consumption. “But in reality, there is no coalition between them. If coalition was strong, they would have announced their candidates for all Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. Despite being allies, they are still struggling to finalise tickets at many constituencies. Siddaramaiah himself has admitted that there still is confusion, and they are resolving it. Don’t know when they sort things out,” he said.

The former deputy chief minister said BJP has already announced candidates for all the constituencies, and also has started campaigning. When asked about the tussle in Chikodi constituency, Eshwarappa said it will be resolved soon.

While addressing a meeting of backward communities leaders early in the day, Eshwarappa claimed during B S Yedyurappa’s tenure as the chief minister, BJP had sanctioned Rs 95 crore for the welfare of 39 communities, and had given grants up to Rs 5 crore to construct mutts and hostels of backward communities. “No government, including the previous one led by Siddaramaiah, has given such huge grants for these communities. When we confronted Siddaramaiah about the same in the legislative council, he gave an evasive reply and made light of the query,” he added.

“Though BJP works on Hindutva principles, it’s eager to uplift the backward communities. The initiatives of the central government stand testimony to this,” he claimed.

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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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