Mangaluru: The inaugural ceremony of MASCO Grandeur the 15th project of the MAS Group was held on Sunday evening here in Subhash Nagar near Pandeshwar in the city.

Mangaluru South MLA Vedavyas Kamath, MLC BM Farooq, Subash Nagar Corporator Abdul Latheef and Abdulla Monu Moidin of Euro Group of Companies Qatar, were present as guests of the ceremony.

Vedavyas Kamath inaugurated the residential building while BM Farooq inaugurated the commercial wing of the new building.

Vedavyas Kamath, in his address, congratulated the MAS Group, adding that they've been making the lives of people by giving them opportunity to own their homes.

He also lauded the structure and design of the newly inaugurated apartment building.

"Inauguration of such buildings is a sign of how the business and trade in Mangaluru is pacing up after the COVID pandemic," Kamath said.

BM Farooq while speaking about the problems faced by local builders in Mangaluru, said the city is growing vertically instead of expanding, leading to posing risk to the residents in case of mishaps.

He urged the builders and the government to take measures for the safety and well-being of the people of the city while also developing the city.

Abdulla Monu Moidin, a prominent NRI entrepreneur hailing from Mangaluru, who is also a partner in MAS Projects said MAS Grandeur is one of the dream projects of the group and hold a special place among the 15 projects the group has so far successfully completed.

Corporator Abdul Latheef also addressed the event.

A.Siddique Beary of the Bearys Group welcomed the guests and the audience while Ridhwan presented vote of thanks.

Master of Ceremony Sahil Zaheer, shed light on the journey of MAS Group.

Architect of the building Venkatesh Pai, and Structural Engineer of MAS Grandeur, Devdas Kamath were also felicitated during the ceremony.

Building contractor, electrical contractor, plumbing contractor, and other working contractors were also presented with momento at the ceremony.

Ridhwan and Ruwaid recited verses from Holy Quran and translation at the beginning of the inaugural ceremony.

MAS Group's partner brothers Mohammed Iqbal, Abdul Rasheed and Abdul Rahim were also present during the event.

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Namrup (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of engaging in "anti-national" activities and helping illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to settle in Assam.

The PM, addressing a public rally after unveiling a Rs 10,601-crore fertiliser plant at Namrup in Assam's Dibrugarh district, accused the grand old party of opposing the revision of voter list due to its only aim of grabbing power.

"The Congress is indulging in anti-national activities. They want illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to settle in Assam's forests and land. They only want to strengthen their vote bank, and don't care about the people," he claimed.

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Modi said the opposition party is not concerned about the identity, existence and pride of Assamese people, which the BJP has been trying to protect.

"The Congress is opposing the revision of voter lists as it wants to grab power... They oppose whatever good I try to do... The BJP government will always work to protect the identity, land, pride and existence of Assamese people," Modi asserted.

"Assam must be safeguarded from the poison of Congress' appeasement and vote-bank politics. I assure you all that BJP will stand like a shield to protect Assam's identity and honour," he told thousands of people ahead of the assembly polls.

The Assembly polls to 126 constituencies are likely to take place in March-April next.

Underscoring that BJP governments at the Centre and state are for the poor, tribals, youth and women, Modi said it is working to end decades of violence in Assam and the Northeast.

"Our government has always kept Assam's identity and culture paramount, highlighting symbols of Assamese pride on every platform," he added.

Addressing the rally on the second and final day of his Assam tour, the PM alleged that the Congress has inflicted "so much wrongs" to this country that despite "correcting" those for the last 11 years, a lot of work still remained to bring everything on track.

"When our government awarded Dr Bhupen Hazarika the Bharat Ratna, the Congress openly opposed the decision. Its national president remarked that 'Modi nachne gane walon ko Bharat Ratna de raha hai' (Modi is giving Bharat Ratna to dancers-singers), which is an insult to both Bhupen Da and the people of Assam," Modi asserted.

He said the BJP government's aim is to make Assam as powerful as it was during the Ahom dynasty centuries ago.

"Industrialisation and connectivity are fulfilling Assam's dreams. The double-engine government of the BJP is empowering youth to see new dreams," he added.

Continuing its tirade against the Congress, Modi said even when a semiconductor unit was set up in the state, the opposition party went against it.

"It was the opposition government that for decades denied land rights to the tea community brothers and sisters, whereas the BJP government has given them land rights and a dignified life," he added.

Expressing satisfaction at the presence of a huge number of women at the rally, Modi said: "When my mothers and sisters come in such large numbers, it gives me a special feeling. Many sisters have come with tea gardens' flavour and tea's flavour creates a special feeling inside me."

He also informed the crowd that when Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India recently, Assam's black tea was gifted to the VIP.

"We facilitated the opening of Jan Dhan accounts for 7.5 lakh tea garden workers in Assam. Funds can now be transferred directly to their accounts, ensuring greater transparency and efficiency. The BJP government is also working to improve basic amenities in tea garden regions," the PM said.

Stating that India cannot develop without Northeast's progress, he said everyone is lauding Assam's development momentum nowadays.

"The benefits of development have reached the poor in far-flung areas of the country. Due to our relentless efforts, 25 crore people have been taken out of poverty and a neo-middle class has been created in India," Modi asserted.

The PM pointed out that fresh data has come which symbolises the changes taking place in the country.

"Earlier, among the poorest families in villages, only one in 10 had a bike. Now, nearly half the families in villages own a bike or a car. Mobile phones have reached almost every household and items like refrigerators, once considered a luxury, have now become common and found a place even in village kitchens," he said.

Modi said that the role of eastern and Northeastern India is continuously increasing, and the entire region will become the growth engine of the nation’s development.

"Namrup plant is a significant contribution of the Northeast to the country's fertiliser needs. Projects like this demonstrate that in the coming time, the region will emerge as a major centre of self-reliant India and will remain as Ashtalakshmi in true sense," Modi said.