Documentary, book on Dr. B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen "Abba" released by his children
Thumbay: A documentary and a book named “Abba” based on life and achievements of Dr. B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen, the founder of B.A. Group and prominent social and religious leader, was on Wednesday released by his children as a tribute to their father. The book and documentary release ceremony was organised at Shabana Block of Thumbay Pre-University College on Wednesday morning.
The documentary was a tribute by B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen’s three sons Thumbay Moideen, B Abdul Salam and B M Ashraf and daughter Shabana Faizal. It was also the birthday of Shabana Faizal.
Born in 1933, Dr. B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen is the chairman of B A Group which he founded in 1957. He is also known for playing a key role in the development of Thumbay village from where he began his journey as an entrepreneur and founding many educational and religious institutions.
The documentary was released by Bantwal MLA Rajesh Naik. The book was released by Shimoga Bishop Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao. The first copy of the book was received by noted businessman P K Ahmed, Chairman, P K Group, Calicut.
The documentary which was also screened at the event has several people from the Thumbay family, Dr. B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen’s friends and other prominent personalities shedding light on the life and journey of B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen and his conduct towards various aspects of his life.
His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have also shared their experience with B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen over the years and how he has influenced them in their bringing up.
The documentary and the book were released on Wednesday that marks the birthday of Dr. B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen’s daughter and Vice-Chairperson of Faizal and Shabana Foundation, Shabana Faizal. An occasion that has over the years been celebrated every year by B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen.
Noted personalities of region including Former Karnataka Minister B Ramanath Rai, Mangaluru-Ullal MLA U T Khader, Teekay Umar, Basthi Vaman Shenoy, MLC Harish Kumar, Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Yenepoya Mohammed Kunhi, and others were present as the guests at the event.
Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao, Bishop of Shivmoga in his address elaborated on the significance and importance the word “Abba” and spoke about the role of a father in the upbringing of children. MLA U T Khader also lauded the efforts of the children and son in law of B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen and added that such gestures are an inspiration for others on how to value parents.
B Ramanath Rai and Bantwal MLA Rajesh Naik lauded the efforts and contributions of Dr. B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen in the development of Thumbay adding that his vision has revolutionized the village of Thumbay over the years and developed an atmosphere of harmony there.
Sophiya Faizal, the youngest CEO of KEF Holdings and daughter of Faizal and Shabana, briefed the guests and audience about the book and documentary.
Earlier, Dr. B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen himself welcomed the guests to the event. Shabana Faizal presented vote of thanks to conclude the event.
Dr. B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen’s wife Bi Fathima, sons B Abdul Salam, BM Ashraf, Grandchildren Zakariya, Akram Mohiudeen, Sophiya Faizal, and Son-in-law Faizal Kottikollan were also present on the dais during the event.
B A Group has a standing of over five decades in the wood industry and is a well-diversified conglomerate. From a fledgling company in the 1960s, B A Group is now on the threshold of rapid expansion into such areas as urban housing, education, real estate, healthcare and exports & imports.
B A Industrial Training and Technical Centre is sponsored and managed by Mohiudeen Educational Trust, of which Mohiudeen is the Chairman. The Trust also runs a Kannada and English Medium School, a Pre-University College a Nursery School, a Medium Primary School and Darul Uloom Mohiudeen Arabic College. There are more than 1500 students in these institutions.
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Siddaramaiah in 'helpless situation', under some 'compulsion', claims Cong MLA Rajanna
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Bengaluru (PTI): Amid claims that Siddaramaiah's confidants are being targeted within the ruling Congress in Karnataka, following recent actions against some party leaders, senior MLA K N Rajanna on Friday alleged that the chief minister is "helpless" and under some "compulsion" as he is not standing up to defend his people.
The comments from the former minister, who is considered close to Siddaramaiah, came after Congress took action against some of its minority community leaders--considered close to the CM--following allegations of an internal conspiracy against the party candidate in the Davanagere South bypoll held on April 9.
Rajanna himself was sacked from the Ministry last August on the instructions of the party high command, following his alleged comments criticising top party leader Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" charge.
"There will be vested interests in the party who will try to conspire against those who have been loyal to the party and want the party to grow for the welfare of the people. Nothing can be done about it. What we expect from our chief minister is that when such a situation arises, he should stand strong, but he is not standing and that is a sad thing," Rajanna said in response to a question whether Siddaramaiah's followers were being targeted in Congress.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, "... I don't know what his thinking is. But we did not expect such a helpless situation from Siddaramaiah."
When asked who had made Siddaramaiah helpless, the former minister said, "I won't say who, you understand it yourself."
"People are saying that those close to Siddaramaiah are being targeted...I don't know what compulsions Siddaramaiah has. If he tells, we can know, but he won't say. I don't know under what compulsion he is following this neutrality," he said, adding that the CM is helpless and a person becomes "helpless" when his/her voice shrinks.
The Congress recently suspended MLC K Abdul Jabbar from the party's primary membership and relieved another MLC Naseer Ahmed from the post of chief minister's political secretary. This action came after a group of Muslim leaders accused members of their own party of "conspiracy" to defeat the official candidate in Davanagere South.
Following the action against Jabbar and Naseer Ahmed, speculation is that Housing Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan may also face action during the next cabinet rejig, as these three wanted a Muslim to get the bypoll ticket in Davanagere South, which the party gave to the late MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa's grandson Samarth Mallikarjun. They also did not actively participate in campaigning.
Citing a Kannada saying that there is no punishment for the mistakes committed by the King, Rajanna, in what seemed to be a veiled dig at Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, asked, "Does sharing a stage with a person (referring to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev) who said, 'Who is Rahul Gandhi? I don't know,' not amount to indiscipline?"
Referring to AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge's statement on whether poverty could be ended by taking a dip in the Ganga at Prayagraj, he said, "...but this person (again referring to Shivakumar) goes there and compliments UP CM Yogi Adityanath for arrangements made for the Kumbh Mela. He also goes to Ambani family marriage, while Rahul Gandhi did not even accept the invitation."
"I'm not saying that action should be taken against this person too, but the party will have to observe these things also," he added.
Rajanna further pointed out that no action was taken when veteran Congress leader and late MLA from Davanagere South Shamanur Shivashankarappa made a speech seeking votes for BJP candidate B Y Raghavandra during Shivamogga Lok Sabha polls, and asked if this did not amount to indiscipline.
"The same people were at the helm then (referring to Shivakumar as KPCC chief), even a verbal warning was not given to him (Shivashankarappa)," he said, adding that, similarly no action was taken when Samarth Shamanur filed his nomination in Davanagere South before the party announced its candidate for Davanagere South-- that was also an act of indiscipline.
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