Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai Gheraoed by BJP workers at Modi rally
Mangaluru, May 5: Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai was reportedly gheraoed by BJP workers during Modi rally in the city. Sardesai had came to Mangaluru to cover the election campaign of Prime minister Narendra Modi.
It is reported that Sardesai had made some infuriarating comment about BJP and Sangh parivar. Angered by this BJP workers started shouting slogan, Modi, Modi and obstructed and interruputed Sardesai's work.
However, on noticing this formar BJP MLC Monappa Bhandary urged the party workers and media to cooperate.
Though party supporters continued shouting Modi, Modi, Sardesai too continued his reporting by shifting one place to another. He did not wait Modi to finish his speech and left the ground well before the rally was over.
Later he tweeted, "A Modi rally is like an exercise in mass hypnosis. I try to ask the crowd a question, they simply shout with raucous glee, 'Modi, Modi'; the music on stage is like we are in a rock show not a political rally...(sic)."
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Bhatkal: New Shams School pays tribute to SM Syed Khalil
Bhatkal: The management and students of New Shams School gathered during their morning assembly on Saturday to mourn the demise of SM Syed Khalil, a prominent NRI businessman and a guiding force for the school.
Addressing the assembly, Education Board member Moulana Ziya Ruknuddin reflected on Syed Khalil’s remarkable life journey. He highlighted how Khalil, born under challenging circumstances following his father’s death before his birth, overcame significant obstacles to achieve great success.
“Khalil’s life is an inspiration for all of us,” Maulana Ruknuddin said, urging students to draw lessons from his resilience, dedication, and humility. He also emphasized Khalil’s commitment to supporting education and his role in uplifting the people of Bhatkal.
Moulana Ziya further acknowledged Khalil’s contributions to the school, noting his instrumental role in constructing the new campus of New Shams School. He described Khalil as a mentor and guide who was always available to offer his support and vision for the betterment of the institution.
Principal Liyaquat Ali and Board Secretary Syed Qutub Barmawar also attended the ceremony, along with teachers and other staff members, as they joined the students in paying tribute to the beloved community leader.
