Mangaluru: Motivational speaker Munawar Zama addresses scores of youth, parents in HIF India’s event
Mangaluru: On Friday, HIF India, a renowned non-governmental organization in the region, organized a motivational talk for youth and parents at the TMA Pai Hall in the city.
Addressing the attendees as the Chief Guest, UT Khader, the speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, commended HIF for orchestrating this event. He emphasized the pivotal role such initiatives play in shaping the future of the youth in Mangaluru and Coastal Karnataka. Khader expressed gratitude to Munawar Zama for gracing the event and encouraged the audience to absorb the wisdom shared and find motivation in his words.
Munawar Zama, in his address, highlighted the crucial role of parental involvement in a child's upbringing. He underscored the need for parents to invest quality time in their children's lives, emphasizing the importance of building strong bonds within the family. Zama cautioned against the pervasive issue of mobile addiction among young individuals and offered practical strategies for parents to safeguard their children from falling into this trap.
Moreover, he emphasized the significance of mutual respect within families, urging children to acknowledge the hardships and sacrifices made by their parents. Zama stressed the importance of instilling values of gratitude and empathy in young minds, promoting a harmonious family environment.
In the context of the prevailing challenges faced by adolescents, Zama spoke about the issue of substance abuse, particularly drugs. He urged parents to remain vigilant, offering guidance on recognizing warning signs and intervening effectively to prevent their children from succumbing to harmful habits. Additionally, Zama underscored the need to cultivate spiritual connections within families, advocating for an environment that fosters spiritual growth and moral development.
The event served as a platform for parents and youth alike to gain valuable insights into effective parenting strategies and for youth to understand the significance of appreciating their familial support systems.
HIF India President Adil Parvez presided over the event, Mohammed Rizwan welcomed the guests and presented an introduction of HIF and its activities
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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.
