B A Mohideen wanted a movement to eliminate communalism in society: Siddaramaiah

coastaldigest.com web desk

July 20, 2018

Mangaluru, Jul 20: People of all the communities and faiths equally loved and respected former minister B A Mohideen, though he was a Muslim, said former chief minister Siddaramaiah

Speaking after the release of Nannolagina Naanu (My inner self), the autobiography of the late Minister here, Mr. Siddaramaiah said no one makes an application to be born in a particular religion or caste. But, some people become communal and start hating other religions.

Stating that Mohideen has a chapter on him in the autobiography, Mr. Siddaramaiah said, “The late leader wrote that the clouds of Hindutva masked my achievements just as clouds masked the moon and he wished that I would emerge successful in the coming days.”

The former Chief Minister was referring to the defeat of his government as well as his defeat in the Chamundeshwari Assembly constituency.

Mohideen also suggested a movement on the lines of the Independence movement to eliminate communalism in society. He had also said politicians should always spread human values among the masses, Mr. Siddaramaiah said.

Mr. Siddaramaiah said Mohideen was his Cabinet colleague in the J.H. Patel government as a Minister for Small Scale Industries and later Minister for Higher Education when he was the Deputy Chief Minister holding the Finance portfolio.

“Whenever Mohideen came with proposals from Mangaluru region, I used to clear them immediately as I was sure he would never have any personal interest in them,” Mr. Siddaramaiah said. Stating that he does not believe in ‘punarjanma’ (rebirth), Mr. Siddaramaiah said whatever one has to do has to be done during one’s lifetime.

Also Read: 10 days after his demise, B A Mohideen’s ‘inner self’ comes out in book form

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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