Mangaluru: Prominent Doctor, Socio-Political leader Dr. U. Ismail Manjeshwar passes away
Mangaluru: Prominent Doctor and Socio-Political leader Dr. U Ismail Manjeshwar passed away in the wee hours of Friday at his residence. He was 86. Hailing from Manjeshwar, Dr. Ismail was a resident of Valencia locality in Mangaluru.
Dr. Ismail was an active leader of Muslim League when he was practicing medical in Manjeshwar. He was also a prominent Socio-Political leader. Dr. Ismail was also a founding member of Manjeshwar Co-operative Bank. His services as the General Secretary and Treasurer of the Saavira Jamath of Manjeshwar’s Udyavar are still remembered by the locals. After his retirement he was staying in Mangaluru.
He is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
Dr. Ismail’s son, businessman Dr. Iqbal informed that the funeral rites of Dr. Ismail will be conducted on Friday evening after Asar prayers at Mangaluru Juma Masjid.
MLC Ivan D’Souza and other political and social leaders reached his home to meet and condole the family of on his demise.
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Congress loyalist K L Sharma file nomination from Amethi
Amethi (UP) (PTI): Congress loyalist K L Sharma filed his nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha seat here on Friday.
Sharma filed his papers at the collectorate, accompanied by local Congress leaders.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra earlier in the day urged the the public in Amethi to vote for Sharma.
Soon after her arrival in the constituency, Priyanka headed for the party office in Gauriganj and met Sharma. She also addressed party workers to ensure his victory.
She later left for Rae Bareli to accompany Rahul Gandhi who will file his nomination from the constituency earlier represented by his mother Sonia Gandhi.
Sharma's candidature from the Amethi seat was announced early Friday, the last day for filing of nomination for the polling slated in the fifth phase on May 20.
Sharma is pitted against BJP leader and sitting MP Smriti Irani.
