Congress leader UT Khader files nomination from Mangalore constituency
Konaje: Congress leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly UT Khader on Thursday filed his nomination papers from Mangalore constituency, handing the papers to the election officer K Raju at the Ullal City Municipal Council.
Khader visited the Someshwara Temple and the Ullal Dargah, among other places earlier.
Addressed a mega convention of supporters at an open ground in Ullal, he said that the upcoming Assembly election was a fight to uphold righteousness and justice. “It is also a fight to dethrone a government that lays stress on inequality and has implemented schemes that affected the welfare of the people negatively,” he added.
“I am satisfied with my attempts at protecting peace and harmony among people belonging to different religions and cultures. I have also worked hard for the development of the constituency,” said Khader, also telling the people, “I am sure to win the elections, supported by all of you, and continue my efforts at undertaking development work here.”
After the convention, Khader took out a campaign rally till the Abbakka Circle in Ullal, before filing his nomination papers.
Former MLC Ivan D’Souza, Ibrahim Kodijal, Dr. Kanachur Monu, Harsharaj Mudya, Dinesh Rai, Congress Block President Sadashiv Ullal, Mudipu Block President Prashanth Kajava, party leaders Rakesh Malli, Ishwar Ullal, Mamatha DS Gatti, Chandrahasa Karkera, Mahabala Hegde, Shahul Hamid, Mohammed Monu, Ashraf KC Road, TS Abdulla Samanige, Siddiq, Farooq Ullal, Devadad Bhandary, Jeevandas Shetty, Padmanabha Naringana and Musthafa Harekala were among those present on the occasion.
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Man assaulted over fish auction dispute at Malpe Harbour
Malpe: A 52-year-old man was allegedly assaulted at Malpe harbour on Tuesday morning around 7.30 am over a dispute related to a fish auction.
The injured has been identified as Sheikh Ayub (52), a resident of Ambalapady. He has sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at the government hospital in Ajjarkadu, Udupi.
According to the complaint, Ayub works as a fish auctioneer at Malpe. On Tuesday morning, a boy reportedly brought fish to him for auction. While Ayub was conducting the auction, Mithun Karkera allegedly arrived at the spot and questioned him as to why he had brought the fish and why he was conducting the auction.
It is alleged that Mithun assaulted Ayub with his hands, hitting him on the face, eyes, stomach and head. He is also accused of abusing and threatening him.
A case has been registered at Malpe police station and further investigation is underway.
