Bearys Welfare Association's founder President MM Qureshi passes away
Mangaluru: Noted thinker, social worker, and founder of Bearys Welfare Association MM Qureshi passed away. He was 93 and died of a heart attack at his residence in Bengaluru on Thursday.
He is survived by four sons and six daughters.
Born on November 14, 1928, MM Qureshi was the first Beary Post-Graduate MA in Economics which he completed from Bombay University. He then started his professional career as a manager at Yenepoya Group. He later went on to become a successful businessman.
He started a timber business in Birur, Fish Manure, Fish Feeds, and Fertilizers Business in Kundapur, and later started jelly crusher in Bangalore. He then retired and was staying in Brahmavar.
He was the founder President of Bearys Welfare Association that he started.
During his last years, he was staying with one of his sons in Lingarajapuram.
"The death of MM Qureshi, who has done so much for the development of Bearys Community and founded an organisation like Bearys Welfare Association is an irreplaceable loss to the entire community" Bearys Group President Syed Mohammed Beary said while expressing his condolence over MM Qureshi's death.
"I am deeply saddened to learn about the death of Mr. M.M. Qureshisab. Around three & a half decades ago, when there was serious identity crises among the Bearys & at a time when the Bearys were ashamed to be called as Bearys, The Bearys Welfare Association was founded in Bangalore under the inspiring leadership of Mr.Kureshi. We all have the fond memories of working closely with him in the formative years of this movement. The Beary community will remain indebted to him for this far sighted initiative of his, which today has set the community on a march towards collective progress. May Allah almighty reward him abundantly for his yeomen service to the community", Umar Teekay, Chairman of Teekays Group said.
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Inappropriate for MLAs seeking free IPL tickets, says D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd President D.K. Suresh on Monday said it is inappropriate for MLAs to seek free IPL tickets, adding that those interested in watching matches should pay for them personally.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, “IPL is a commercial tournament and does not represent the country. It is not right for public representatives to focus too much on such matters.”
Referring to the recent controversy during the RCB celebrations, he said, “let us find out who benefited the most from the statements made during the incident.” He also pointed out that BJP MLAs had received IPL tickets as well.
Responding to discussions about relocating the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Suresh said the government has already approved the construction of a new stadium at a location he had proposed.
“I had suggested building a stadium in Surya City and submitted a proposal for it. Bengaluru needs four stadiums in four directions to cater to its growing population and encourage youth participation in sports,” he said.
He noted that apart from Kanteerava Stadium, KSCA, and the Football Stadium, there are limited facilities in the city.
“When I was a Lok Sabha member, I had proposed allocating 100 acres in my constituency at Surya City. The land was later earmarked and the plan approved,” he added.
Suresh said he has discussed the project with Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Chairman Shivalingegowda, and Anekal MLA Shivanna.
“The Cabinet has now approved the project, and a stadium will be developed on around 50–60 acres,” he said.
He further added that he has requested the Deputy Chief Minister to build another stadium at Shivarama Karanth Layout through the BDA, where 40 acres have been allocated. Plans are also being discussed to develop a well-equipped stadium in Bidadi.
Commending state government's recent bilingual policy move, Suresh said forcing children to learn three languages could affect their comprehension.
“It is a good decision to make two languages compulsory. Learning a third language should be left to the choice of students and parents,” he said.
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders, he said their tendency is to oppose every decision of the government.
“To please their central leadership, they take a pro-Hindi stance. Instead, they should advocate for the adoption of Kannada in all states,” he said.
When asked about the earlier three-language policy under Congress, he said, “the situation is different now. Today, the focus should be on quality learning. Kannada should remain the primary language, while students and parents can choose an additional language.”
