Bengaluru: Congress member Basanagouda Badarli takes oath as MLC
Bengaluru: Congress legislator Basanagouda Badarli took oath on Thursday as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) at the Conference Hall of the Vidhana Soudha, in the presence of Chairperson of the Council Basavaraj Horatti and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Badarli, who was nominated by the Congress for the biennial elections for a seat in the Legislative Council that fell vacant due to the resignation of former CM Jagadish Shettar, was elected as an MLC on June 13.
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Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa, Minister of Science and Technology NS Boseraju and Chief Whip of the Legislative Council Saleem Ahmed were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
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Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar meets Narendra Modi in New Delhi, raises minority welfare
New Delhi: Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday and held detailed discussions on a wide range of social, humanitarian, educational and developmental matters.
According to a statement shared after the meeting, the discussions covered key concerns relating to minority welfare, inclusive development and important international developments. The Grand Mufti apprised the Prime Minister of the concerns and demands raised by various sections of society during his recent Kerala tour conducted under the theme “With Humanity.” He also conveyed his reflections and message ahead of the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan.
The meeting emphasized the importance of development that includes all sections of society, giving due importance to happiness and human development indices alongside economic growth. The need for equitable allocation of resources based on population proportion and regional balance was also highlighted.
Among the specific issues raised were concerns related to Waqf and SIR matters, protection of historic mosques and Islamic heritage monuments, and the reinstatement of minority educational welfare schemes, including the Maulana Azad National Fellowship. Discussions also touched upon ensuring justice for innocent individuals, challenges faced by Islamic institutions in North India such as Mubarakpur Jamia Ashrafiyya, proposals for train services connecting major pilgrimage centres in South India, and the development of the Aligarh University Malappuram Centre.
The Prime Minister appreciated the educational and social welfare initiatives undertaken under the leadership of Samasta Kerala Jam’iyyathul Ulama and Jamia Markaz, noting that such efforts contribute to societal progress and enhance India’s global reputation. The need for closer engagement between the Central Government and minority communities across the country was also underscored.
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Saquafi, Secretary of Samasta Kerala Jam’iyyathul Ulama, and Dr. Muhammed Abdul Hakkim Azhari, Managing Director of Markaz Knowledge City, were present during the meeting.
