K S Sheikh Karnire from Dakshina Kannada receives prestigious business award in Bahrain
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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Sanjay Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
Mumbai, Nov 25: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Talking to reporters, Raut alleged several complaints about EVMs malfunctioning and questioned the integrity of the recently held elections.
The BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly elections, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed 46 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) winning just 20 out of 95 seats it contested.
"We have received nearly 450 complaints regarding EVMs. Despite raising objections repeatedly, no action has been taken on these issues. How can we say these elections were conducted fairly? Hence, I demand that the results be set aside and elections be held again using ballot papers," Raut said.
Citing some instances, he said a candidate in Nashik reportedly received only four votes despite having 65 votes from his family, while in Dombivli, discrepancies were found in EVM tallies, and election officials refused to acknowledge the objections.
The Sena (UBT) leader also questioned the credibility of the landslide victories of some candidates, saying, "What revolutionary work have they done to receive more than 1.5 lakh votes? Even leaders who recently switched parties have become MLAs. This raises suspicions. For the first time, a senior leader like Sharad Pawar has expressed doubts about EVMs, which cannot be ignored."
Asked about the MVA's poor performance in the elections, Raut rejected the idea of blaming a single individual.
"We fought as a united MVA. Even a leader like Sharad Pawar, who commands immense respect in Maharashtra, faced defeat. This shows that we need to analyse the reasons behind the failure. One of the reasons is EVM irregularities and the misuse of the system, unconstitutional practices, and even judicial decisions left unresolved by Justice Chandrachud," he said.
Raut stressed that though internal differences might have existed within the MVA, the failure was collective.
He also accused the Mahayuti of conducting the elections in an unfair manner.
"I cannot call the elections fair given the numerous reports of discrepancies in EVMs, mismatched numbers, and vote irregularities across the state," Raut said.
