Dharwad: “It’s very difficult to bring two bottles of liquor from neighbouring state. Then how did huge quantity of 350kgs of rdx come to Pulwama of Jammu and Kashmir”, former minister Vinay Kulkarni asked.

Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, Kulkarni said that if such a terror attacked was occurred during Congress regime, the BJP people would have sat dharna. But now, they were silent which shows their patriotism, he ridiculed.

Observing the recent developments in the country, the people were in favour of the Congress. People have understood the reality of ‘Chowkidar’. The Pulwama terror attack was a fine example for the failure of the central intelligence, he alleged.

It would be very difficult to bring two bottles of liquor cross the check-post from neighbouring Goa. But how could such a huge quantity of RDX come to Pulwama? Where is the country now, he asked.

During elections, BJP people would create ruckus for any issues. They do not have development agenda. In order to cover-up its failures, the Modi government has been engineering communal clash between castes and religions, the Congress leader said.

 

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Mangaluru: “The aim of Iqra is to create leaders for the community,” said Syed Mohamed Beary while presiding over the Annual Day 2026 and Hifz felicitation programme of Iqra Arabic School, highlighting the institution’s focus on leadership and long-term community development.

Presiding over the event, Syed Mohamed Beary, Chairman of the Moulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Educational and Charitable Trust, Mangaluru, spoke at length about the journey of the institution since its launch in 2000. He recalled the early days of the school and said it was started with a clear vision to serve the community through education rooted in values. He expressed pride in how the institution has grown over the years, both in strength and in its role within the community.

He said Iqra Arabic School was not built only to provide basic education, but to nurture individuals who can take responsibility and guide society. According to him, the institution has consistently worked towards shaping students into capable leaders who can face present-day challenges while staying connected to their roots. He stressed that the focus has always been on building character along with knowledge.

The programme was compered by Moulana Farhan Nadwi, who introduced the vision of the institution and said the school strives to prepare leaders and scholars who can respond to modern challenges faced by the community.

Chief guest Moulana Maqbool Kobatte, Principal, Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, congratulated the students and their parents for completing the memorisation of the Qur’an. He said these Huffaz are part of Allah’s promise of preserving the Qur’an until the Day of Judgement. He described the Qur’an as a guide for life and said while recitation is important, it is equally necessary to practise its teachings. He also noted that in the race for worldly success, people are moving away from values such as humanity, brotherhood and unity.

Taha Mateen, Chairman and Managing Director of ACURA Speciality Hospital, said the community should not forget its Islamic roots and history. He recited lines of poetry by Iqbal: “Kabhi ae nawjawaan Muslim tadabbur bhi kiya tu ne, wo kya gardu tha tu jiska hai ek toota hua taara.” He stressed the need to understand the Qur’an and recognise its importance, and urged students to continue learning across different fields without stopping at any stage. He congratulated the students, parents and the management.

Dr. C P Habeeb Rahman, Chairman and Managing Director o Unity Health Complex, Mangaluru said there is a need for introspection within the Muslim community to understand what has gone wrong and why it has fallen behind despite contributing to global civilisation. He also spoke about the lack of leadership within the community.

Students presented cultural programmes based on Islamic teachings during the event. Two of the books authored by the students of the institution were also released during the event

A total of 18 students who completed Hifz this year were felicitated and presented with mementos by the guests. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Moulana Salim Khalifa, the principal of the institution.