Mangaluru, Dec 29: The golden jubilee celebration of 'The Muslim Central Committee', one of major social organisations in the district, was inaugurated at the town hall here on Saturday. District Khazi Twaka Ahmed Musliyar inaugurated the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, Musliyar said that there are many organisations in the community. But the Muslim Central Committee should take the lead them to involve themselves in social works.

Khatib Abdul Mannan Mufti of Kudroli Jam-ia Masjid offered prayer, while Chokkabettu Masjid Khatib Abdul Azeez Darimi spoke on the occasion.

Central Committee president Haji KS Muhammad Masood presided over the programme, in which Wakf Committee presidents, heads of masjids and organisations, Jamat presidents, secretaries, khatib's of the undivided Dakshina Kannada District participated.

District Wakf Committee vice president Haji Shahul Hameed Metro, Udupi district Wakf Committee president KP Ibrahim, Retired police officer G.A. Bava, Canara Chamber of Commerce and Industry president PB Abdul Hamid, Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Haji SMR Rasheed, Ullal darga president Haji Abdur Rasheed, programme conveners Haji Ibrahim Kodijal and K Ashraf, Committee vice presidents Haji C Mahmood, Mumtaz Ali, Syed Basha Thangal, Treasurer Moosa Moideen, Madrasa management president I Moidinabba Haji, Abdul Majeed Suralpady, Mohammad Basha Kundapura, Bander Badriya Masjid Khatib Shekabba Musliyar, Muslim League Dakshina Kannada District president Siddiq Abdul Khader, Muslim League executive committee member S. Sulaiman, Cashew Development Board former president Haji B.H Khader, Advocate Anwar Sadat participated in it.

Sajeem recited Qirat, Mohammad Anas Bengaluru sung naath, Committee general secretary Haneef Haji Bander and Hussain Katipalla were also present on the occasion.

 

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Kolkata (PTI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cut short her speech at a rally in her Bhabanipur constituency, alleging that the BJP was deliberately playing loud music from a nearby public meeting.

A peeved Banerjee said despite having the required permission of the Election Commission, her rally in Chakraberia was disrupted by the BJP, "who want to capture Bengal by intimidation and threat".

"It is not possible for me to go ahead with this meeting. If they can do such a thing in my constituency, imagine how undemocratic the BJP is. If they behave like this, I have to take legal action," she said.

"This is an insult, humiliation. BJP is stepping on our toes to instigate trouble. Not possible to address the gathering in this situation. I am leaving the stage. Please vote for me in your protest," she added.

Banerjee was then seen calling someone over and venting her grievances.

Before leaving the stage, she said, "I will hold a rally tomorrow at the same spot."

TMC supporters then rushed towards the BJP rally, which was later addressed by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, but security personnel intervened and prevented the situation from escalating.

TMC workers later staged a demonstration outside the local police station and filed a complaint, alleging that the BJP violated the model code of conduct.

A senior TMC leader said another complaint will also be lodged with the Election Commission.

Asked about Banerjee's allegations, Adhikari told reporters after the rally he held nearby, "Her reaction shows she is nervous about the imminent loss."

"There was no violence, no obstruction in her meeting and her behaviour shows her nervousness. On May 4, people of Bhabanipur will celebrate the victory of the BJP," he claimed, alleging that the TMC also tried to disrupt his meeting by playing loud music.

South Kolkata's Bhabanipur, one of the battleground seats in the West Bengal elections, will vote in the second phase on April 29.