Kasargod: Ustad Abdul Khader Musliyar, a prominent scholar who was giving Dars for three decades and a distinguished Sufi, breathed his last on Saturday.

The Northern Malabar's foremost scholar in Theology, Musliyar held number of positions. He served as the president of Paivalike’s Muslim Jamat, Mudarris and Khatib of Paivalike’s Muslim Jamat. He also served as the Principal and Chairman of the Ustad Islamic Academy, Khazi of Pallikar Jamaat, Member of the All-Kasargod District Mushavarat, Chairman of the All Kerala Jamiat Ulama Manjeshwara Taluk, and as the president of Mangalapadi-Paivalike Jamat.

Family sources said that the funeral will be held at Payyaki Ustad Academy here today at 4 pm.

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Chitradurga: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the five decades of public life and political struggle of former Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa serve as an inspiration for the younger generation.

Speaking at the ‘BSY Abhimanotsava’ held to honour Yediyurappa, Shah lauded his journey from a humble background to becoming one of Karnataka’s most influential political leaders.

During the event, Shah released two books titled ‘Kendavare-Kamala Aralida Kathe’ and ‘Sadana Shikari-Yediyurappanavara Gudugina Nudigalu’.

Shah said there are leaders who simply walk on existing roads and leaders who create new paths for others to follow, and described Yediyurappa as a leader who has shown a new direction.

“He came from an ordinary family. His willpower, the values of the Sangh and his patriotism guided him throughout his life,” Shah said.

He recalled that Yediyurappa travelled to villages on a bicycle when buses were unavailable and worked tirelessly to strengthen the BJP at the grassroots level.

Shah said Yediyurappa had walked thousands of kilometres and led several struggles in support of farmers, which earned him the reputation of being a farmer leader. He added that Yediyurappa had even undergone imprisonment during these movements.

Referring to political developments in West Bengal, Shah said the BJP Chief Minister took oath there on the same day that Karnataka was celebrating Yediyurappa’s 50 years in public life. He described it as the beginning of a new chapter in the land associated with Swami Vivekananda and Syama Prasad Mookerjee.

At the programme, former minister C. T. Ravi presented details of Yediyurappa’s 50 years of public service. Yediyurappa was felicitated at the event.

Also present were BJP national general secretary (organisation) B. L. Santhosh, several dignitaries and seers.