Honnavar: RSS and BJP have planned a strategy to divide the country. Support Congress for peace and progress in the country, said AICC president Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi stated this while addressing people and party workers during his road-show at Sharavati Circle in Honnavar.

He said “Modi is ruling only by giving hopes. BJP does not want peace and progress in the country. Modi does not talk about Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya, who have robbed the people of our country. The BJP government is a government of lies. Whereas our government, as Basavanna said ‘nudidante nadi’ (practice what you preach), has implemented many progressive projects in the state. To form good plans, to work in favour of the people, and take the country towards development; people must support Congress.”

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, KC Venugopal, RV Deshpande, and local MLA Sharda Shetty were present. Thousands of people gathered to witness the road-show.

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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.