Dubai, UAE: The NRI Congress Karnataka - UAE Chapter, under the leadership of Mr. Mohammed Azeem, celebrated the historic victory of the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 in Dubai on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The event brought together prominent personalities and supporters of the Indian National Congress (INC) to commemorate the achievement.

Mr. Mohammed Azeem (Dubai Real Estate Pioneer & Director - Irham Healthcare Group), Shafi Naser (Investor, Dubai Real Estate Corp Inc), Rahman Sajipa (President & Member of various cultural organizations) Shaikh Muzaffer (Founder, Aim India Forum), Dr. Aris (Social Worker), Aslam, Zaheer Bikampady, Mohammed Niyaz, Mohammed Noushad, Rizwan Kundapur, Mohammed Imran, and others were present during the event.

The members of NRI Congress Karnataka Chapter extended their congratulations to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and the Cabinet Ministers for their remarkable achievement in the elections.

The event also showcased admiration for various political leaders through the display of their pictures, including, AICC President Malikarjun Kharge, KPCC President DK Shivkumar, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan, UT Khader, Dr. Parameshwar, Ramalinga Reddy, MB Patil, BK Hariprasad, Rizwan Arshad, KH Muniyappa, Inayat Ali, NA Haris, Priyank Kharge, Sharath Bacchegowda, Pradeep Ishwar, B. Nagendra, Suneel Mane, Saleem Ahmed, Ashok Rai, Dr. Arati Krishna, and many others.

Attendees shared their thoughts and discussed the establishment of the NRI Karnataka Congress in the UAE, emphasizing the importance of supporting and representing Karnataka's culture and strengthening ties with the government. Mohammed Azeem emphasized the need for a strong representation of the KNRI body in the UAE to support Kannadigas in need, particularly focusing on the youth as the future of the community.

The chief guest, Shafi Naser, congratulated the Congress party on its victory and expressed optimism about positive developments in the state under its leadership.

The celebration concluded with a vote of thanks and a dinner, fostering camaraderie and unity among the attendees.

It is worth noting that the NRI Congress Karnataka - UAE Chapter aims to create a platform for NRIs to engage in the political process, promote the interests of the Karnataka community abroad, and contribute to the development and welfare of the state.

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Kozhikode (Kerala), May 16: A four-year-old girl in Kerala was wheeled into an operating theatre at the Government Medical College Hospital here on Thursday for the removal of her sixth finger. Hours later, when she emerged from surgery, it was discovered that the operation was performed on the wrong part -- her tongue.

The shocked family of the girl said the error came to light when they found cotton stuffed in the child's mouth post-surgery, prompting them to investigate the matter further.

Upon closer inspection, they found that the surgery was performed on her tongue, not on her hand as intended.

As the issue created an uproar in Kerala, the state government initiated action, suspending Associate Professor Dr Bejohn Johnson, pending an inquiry.

Health Minister Veena George announced the decision to suspend the doctor after receiving a report from the Director of Medical Education, who was asked to conduct an immediate investigation into the incident earlier in the day.

An official statement said the minister has also directed that a detailed inquiry is conducted and further action taken.

George has given strict directives to the hospitals to strictly follow the protocols, it said.

Meanwhile, the family has lodged a complaint with the police, seeking action against those responsible for the grave error.

"No one should have such an experience again at the Medical College Hospital," the child's family said. They said that the child had no issue with her tongue.

The family also said the hospital authorities should take responsibility if there are adverse consequences for the child due to the procedure.

"The hospital authorities informed us that it was a mistake as they had scheduled surgery for two children on the same date," a family member said.

A family member said the doctor had apologised to the family for the error.

Expressing shock over the incident, Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan said it was "serious medical malpractice" and sought strict disciplinary action against those who are responsible for it.

"Presently, the government's actions seem to undo the progress Kerala has achieved in the health sector over the years," he said in a statement here.

Satheesan alleged that the credibility of government hospitals is being questioned due to repeated medical errors.

"Apart from just asking for a report right away, what steps has the health department and the minister taken to address each incident? This isn't the first problem at Kozhikode Medical College," he pointed out, recalling the case of Harshina, who protested after a device got stuck in her stomach during surgery."