Former Minister UT Khader selected as surprise choice for K’taka Assembly Speaker: Reports
Mangaluru: In a surprising development, the Congress party has reportedly finalized former minister UT Khader as its choice for the position of the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. While the names of RV Deshpande, TB Jayachandra, and HK Patil were initially rumored for the role, the Congress party has now decided on UT Khader at the last minute.
State Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala and National General Secretary KC Venugopal reached out to UT Khader and held discussions with him. Khader was reportedly told that Rahul Gandhi had insisted that important positions should be given to minorities. The party deemed UT Khader suitable for the prestigious and responsible role of Speaker. After Khader agreed, he held further discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
It is learned that Khader will file nominations for the post of Speaker on Tuesday morning. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will be signing the nomination papers extending support to Khader.
If elected, Khader will be the first Muslim leader to take charge as the speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that the Congress party has made a commitment to offer a ministerial position to Khader during the cabinet reshuffle scheduled to take place after two years.
The selection of UT Khader for the role of Speaker marks a surprising twist in the assembly's leadership. This decision demonstrates the party's focus on providing opportunities to individuals from minority communities and ensuring their representation in important positions.
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Cricketer Rinku Singh's father passes away after prolonged illness
Aligarh/Noid (PTI): Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand Singh, passed away at a hospital in Greater Noida early Friday following a prolonged illness, family sources said.
Dr. Sunil Kumar, spokesperson of Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, where the cricketer's father was admitted, said Khanchand Singh was battling liver cancer.
"His condition had deteriorated significantly in recent days, following which he had been admitted to the hospital on February 21. He was placed on ventilator support and breathed his last early this morning," Kumar said.
Due to his father's critical condition, Rinku had to return home midway through the T20 World Cup. However, he rejoined the Indian team ahead of the match against Zimbabwe on February 26. He had also recently visited Noida to meet his father.
Rinku's former coach, Masood Amini, told PTI Videos in Aligarh that Khanchand Singh had been battling advanced-stage liver cancer and was in the terminal phase of the illness.
"He had been unwell for quite some time. He was suffering from liver cancer. For the past three to four days, he was on ventilator support," Amini said.
Amini said Rinku's father worked tirelessly to support his family and educate his children.
"He started out working as a gas cylinder delivery man and worked very hard to raise his family," he said.
The 28-year-old cricketer, a resident of Aligarh district in Uttar Pradesh, credits much of his success to his father. Khanchand Singh, who worked in gas cylinder distribution in Aligarh, supported his son's dream of becoming a cricketer despitefacing financial hardships.
The family said Khanchand Singh's last rites will be performed in Aligarh, and Rinku will attend the funeral.
