Somashekhar would've become minister if he had remained with Congress: Dr. G Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Amidst speculation about the potential return of MLA ST Somashekhar to the Congress party, Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwar said the party would welcome him if he decides to return.
“The former Bengaluru District Congress President has a history of dedicated involvement with the Congress, and if his return materializes, it would mark a significant development,” Parameshwar said while clarifying that he has not engaged with Somashekhar on this matter.
Addressing the issue, Dr. G. Parameshwar shared insights during a press interaction in the city on Thursday. "During my tenure as the KPCC president, I entrusted him with the role of Bengaluru District Congress President. He was an MLA under the Congress banner. If he had remained with the Congress, he could have got a ministerial position."
Dr. Parameshwar acknowledged the dynamic nature of politics and the malleability of political affiliations. "Politics is akin to flowing water; possibilities are diverse," Dr. Parameshwar affirmed.
In response to a question concerning actor Upendra's recent controversial statement, Dr. Parameshwar disclosed that Upendra has acknowledged his mistake and expressed remorse. The legal process is currently underway, and the police will take necessary actions. Dr. Parameshwar underlined the principle of equality under the law, emphasizing that this applies to all individuals, regardless of their status, such as Upendra and Minister Mallikarjun.
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Thumbay Group begins work on Sharjah’s first private integrated psychiatric, rehabilitation hospital
Sharjah: Thumbay Group has laid the foundation stone for the Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital at Sharjah Healthcare City, a 120-bed facility that the company says will be the region’s first private, fully integrated hospital dedicated to psychiatric care, neuro-rehabilitation and addiction recovery.
The groundbreaking ceremony was led by Dr. Abdelaziz Saeed Al Mheiri, who is also a member of the Sharjah Executive Council, in the presence of Dr. Thumbay Moideen.
Spread across 110,000 square feet, the hospital is being developed to address growing demand for specialised mental health and rehabilitation services in the UAE and the wider Gulf region.
The facility will include inpatient and outpatient services in psychiatry, neuro-rehabilitation, addiction treatment, child and adolescent mental health, and care for mood and anxiety disorders. It will also feature VIP inpatient villas designed to provide privacy and support long-term recovery.
A mosque, named the Thumbay Masjid, will be constructed within the campus and will be open to the public.
The hospital is being designed to meet standards for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an internationally recognised accreditation system for rehabilitation facilities.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Abdelaziz Saeed Al Mheiri said the project reflects Sharjah’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure in all aspects of wellbeing.
“Mental health and rehabilitation have long needed dedicated infrastructure, and we are proud to support a private partner whose vision matches the ambition of this Emirate,” he said.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen said the project was a response to a growing need for specialised mental healthcare services in the region.
“We have spent over three decades building healthcare in this region, and the one conversation that has grown louder every year is mental health. Families have been carrying this quietly for too long. This hospital is our answer. It is purpose-built, not retrofitted, and it has been designed around dignity, recovery, and outcomes that families can trust,” he said.
Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2026, and the hospital is expected to become operational by mid-2027.
Once completed, the facility will become part of Thumbay Group’s network of healthcare, education and diagnostic institutions across the UAE.
