Kasaragod: KM Haidar passes away at 78
Kasaragod: KM Haidar, who taught at Aliya Arabic College here for more than five decades, passed away on Wednesday night at a private hospital in the city following illness. He was 78.
Haidar was the elder son of the late Kudroli Hasanabba of Mangaluru. After completing his studies at Alia Arabic College and undergoing further training at the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia, he began his teaching career at Aliya Arabic College in 1973. Since then, he had been closely associated with the institution.
He was also active in Jamaat-e-Islami Hind and was known for his simple and humble nature. Over the years, he taught Islamic studies to thousands of students.
He is survived by his wife, four sons, four daughters, relatives and a large number of well-wishers.
The funeral will be held on Thursday after Zohr prayers at Chemnad Jamaath Masjid
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Guv Gehlot clears bill paving way for Panchayat elections through ballots
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has given his assent to the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Act that will pave the way for holding the Panchayat elections through ballots instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Following the assent, the Act was notified in the state gazette on Wednesday.
The bill was passed by both houses of the Karnataka legislature in March during the budget session, amid protests by the opposition BJP.
As per the law, the principle of secrecy of the ballot is a cornerstone of free and fair elections, as recognised by the judiciary, which emphasised that the secrecy of the ballot protects voters from coercion, intimidation, and undue influence, thereby safeguarding the sanctity of the democratic process in several judgments of the Supreme Court.
Some concerns have been raised regarding the functioning of EVMs, necessitating a return to the robust secret ballot paper system to restore public trust, according to the Act.
Justifying its decision, the Karnataka government said there is “a growing consensus on the need to strengthen electoral mechanisms that prioritise anonymity and transparency”.
