Mangaluru: Vice President of Expertise, K S Sheikh Karnire, who from the remote village of Karnire in Dakshina Kannada district, has achieved the remarkable feat of being honored with the prestigious Best Businessman award in Bahrain.

K S Sheikh Karnire's journey began when he ventured to Saudi Arabia in pursuit of his dreams. Over time, his dedication and hard work led to the establishment of the Expertise organization. This organization, under his leadership, has not only excelled in the business world but has also become a significant source of employment for numerous young individuals.

The momentous award was presented to K S Sheikh Karnire by none other than the former President of India, Ramnath Kovind, adding a touch of honor and recognition to his remarkable achievements.

Established in 1999, Expertise has risen to become a leading industrial conglomerate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region. Their extensive range of services covers key industrial divisions, enabling them to cater to various sectors, including petrochemicals, oil & gas, fertilizer, steel, cement, water treatment, and power generation, among others.

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Kolkata (PTI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cut short her speech at a rally in her Bhabanipur constituency, alleging that the BJP was deliberately playing loud music from a nearby public meeting.

A peeved Banerjee said despite having the required permission of the Election Commission, her rally in Chakraberia was disrupted by the BJP, "who want to capture Bengal by intimidation and threat".

"It is not possible for me to go ahead with this meeting. If they can do such a thing in my constituency, imagine how undemocratic the BJP is. If they behave like this, I have to take legal action," she said.

"This is an insult, humiliation. BJP is stepping on our toes to instigate trouble. Not possible to address the gathering in this situation. I am leaving the stage. Please vote for me in your protest," she added.

Banerjee was then seen calling someone over and venting her grievances.

Before leaving the stage, she said, "I will hold a rally tomorrow at the same spot."

TMC supporters then rushed towards the BJP rally, which was later addressed by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, but security personnel intervened and prevented the situation from escalating.

TMC workers later staged a demonstration outside the local police station and filed a complaint, alleging that the BJP violated the model code of conduct.

A senior TMC leader said another complaint will also be lodged with the Election Commission.

Asked about Banerjee's allegations, Adhikari told reporters after the rally he held nearby, "Her reaction shows she is nervous about the imminent loss."

"There was no violence, no obstruction in her meeting and her behaviour shows her nervousness. On May 4, people of Bhabanipur will celebrate the victory of the BJP," he claimed, alleging that the TMC also tried to disrupt his meeting by playing loud music.

South Kolkata's Bhabanipur, one of the battleground seats in the West Bengal elections, will vote in the second phase on April 29.