Former minister, statesman B A Mohideen no more

coastaldigest.com web desk
July 10, 2018

Mangaluru, Jul 10: Days before the scheduled release of his much anticipated biography, former Higher Education Minister of Karnataka B A Mohideen passed away in a hospital in Bengaluru today. He was 81.

Born to Abdul Khader and Haleema at Pejawar in Bajpe village in May 1938, Mohideen, joined Congress in 1969 and held various positions in the party before getting elected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1978 from Bantwal assembly constituency in Dakshina Kannada district. However, he was denied party ticket to contest subsequent elections following which he joined Janata Dal in the later days.

Mohideen was a member of the Legislative Council for two terms, from 1990 to 2002. He was the Minister for Higher Education in the J.H. Patel government between 1995 and 1999, when he earned the name of a honest administrator. He rejoined the Congress later. Mohideen, a staunch follower of D Devaraj Urs, was conferred with the Devaraj Urs Award instituted by the State Government in 2016.

Mohideen’s autobiography, Nannolagina Naanu (Me within Me) was to be released shortly. Though he was reluctant to pen down his life, two writers, Muhammed Kulai and B A Muhammad Ali, coaxed him to do so and wrote the book.

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Muhammad Ali Uchil
 - 
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

 Inna lillaahi wa inna ilaihi Rajioon.Visited him on Eid day,was very cheerful.

He was a great visionary known for his clean image, integrity and his concern for the society and the Community.

 

May Allah grant strength to his family and friends to over come this moment of  grief 

May Allah Grant him Jannat

 

meharm
 - 
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

Real Wonderful Man he was. RIP

Sinan AK
 - 
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

As a politician he had sacrificed his life for the people and party. But his party leaders sacrificed him for their selfish gains.

 

Ataullah Jokatte
 - 
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

ಲೋಕಾರ್ಪಣೆಗೊಳ್ಳುವ ಮುನ್ನವೇ ಅಲ್ಲಾಹನ ಕರೆಗೆ ಓಗೊಟ್ಟು ಇಂದು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನಗಲಿದ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಕಂಡ ಸರಳ, ಸಜ್ಜನ ಮತ್ತು ನೇರ ನಡೆ ನುಡಿಯ ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕ ಮುಸ್ಲಿಮ್ ಸಮುದಾಯದ  ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ರಾಜಕಾರಣಿ......
ಇವರ ಮರಣವು ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕೆ ತುಂಬಲಾರದ ನಷ್ಟ ಇವರು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವ ರೀತಿ ಕ್ರಾಂತಿಯ ಅಲೆ ಎಬ್ಬಿಸಿದ್ದರೆಂದರೆ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರವಲ್ಲ  ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ   ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಅಲೆಯನ್ನೇ ಎಬ್ಬಿಸಿ , ಹಗಲಲ್ಲಿ ಖಾಲಿಯಾಗಿರುವ  ಮದರಸಾಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಆಂಗ್ಲ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ತರಗತಿಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಲು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಒತ್ತು ನೀಡಿ , ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಸಮುದಾಯದಲ್ಲಿ  ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಕ್ರಾಂತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸಿದವರು. ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಚಿವರು ಆಗುವ ಮೊದಲು ಮತ್ತು ನಂತರವೂ ತನ್ನ ಜೀವನವನ್ನೇ ಈ ಸಮಾಜದ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಸಬಲೀಕರಣಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಒತ್ತೆ ಇಟ್ಟ ಸರಳ , ಸಜ್ಜನ, ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕ ನಾಯಕ ..ಇವರ ಅಗಲುವಿಕೆಗೆ ಇಂದು ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ ಎಸ್.ಡಿ.ಪಿ.ಐ. ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಕಛೇರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಸಮಿತಿ ಸಭೆ ಕರೆದು ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ  ತೀವ್ರ ಸಂತಾಪ ಸೂಚಿಸುತ್ತಾ , ಸರ್ವಶಕ್ತನು ಅವರ ಸೇವೆಯನ್ನು ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಇವರ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಜೀವನವು ಜನಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಮಾದರಿಯಾಗಲಿ .

 

kutub
 - 
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

تَمَزُّق

  • شَقّ
  • فَتْق
  • مَزْق

Ahmad Bava
 - 
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

RIP. He was anyway inactive in politics for a long time. But his departure from the active politics was a tragedy. We should not forgive Poojary, Moily, Oscar for cheating this rare politician.

Muneer Katipalla
 - 
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

ಮುತ್ಸದ್ದಿ, ಹಿರಿಯ ರಾಜಕಾರಣಿ, ಜಾತ್ಯಾತೀತ ಸಿದ್ದಾಂತದ ಪ್ರಬಲ ಪ್ರತಿಪಾದಕ ಬಿ ಎ ಮೊಯಿದ್ದೀನ್ ರವರ ನಿಧನ ದುಃಖಕರ. ಜಾತ್ಯಾತೀತತೆ, ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕತೆ, ಸರಳತೆಗಳು ರಾಜಕಾರಣದಲ್ಲಿ, ಸಮಾಜದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಧಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಮರೆಯಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಕಾಲಘಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಸಂಕೇತದಂತೆ ನಮ್ಮ ನಡುವೆ ಬದುಕಿದ್ದ ಶ್ರೀಯುತರ ನಿಧನ ನಿಜಕ್ಕೂ ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕಾದ ಬಹುದೊಡ್ಡ ನಷ್ಟ.
ಓರ್ವ ಉದಾರವಾದಿ  ಮುಸಲ್ಮಾನರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಮೊಯಿದ್ದೀನ್ ರವರು ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಯುವಜನರು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಮತೀಯವಾದದತ್ತ ಆಕರ್ಷಿತರಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವುದರ ಕುರಿತು ಆತಂಕಿತರಾಗಿದ್ದರು. ಶಿಕ್ಷಣಕ್ಕೆ ಅಪಾರ ಮಹತ್ವ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಅವರು ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕವಾಗಿ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದಿದ್ದ ಬ್ಯಾರಿ ಸಮುದಾಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಂದಕ್ಕೆ ಬರಬೇಕು ಎಂಬ ತುಡಿತ ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದರು. ಆ ಕುರಿತು ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕವಾಗಿ ತನ್ನ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡಿದ್ದರು.
dyfi ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ಹಿತೈಷಿಯಾಗಿ ಯುವಜನ ಚಳುವಳಿಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಬಿ ಎ ಮೊಯಿದ್ದೀನ್ ಅವರ ಅಗಲಿಕಗೆ ಡಿವೈಎಫ್ಐ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸಮಿತಿ ಭಾವಪೂರ್ಣ ಸಂತಾಪ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತದೆ .

Sanju Dubai
 - 
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

Rest in peace. He passed away today peacefully. But the release of his autobiography will kill three more giants from coastal Karnataka

 

J C Lobo
 - 
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

A rare statesman indeed. Probably, he was the only non-corrupt politician from coastal Karnataka. Rest in peace

Neiloufar Dubai
 - 
Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018

Shocking news. May allah grant him jannah

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November 27,2025

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Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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December 2,2025

A major upgrade in safety and monitoring is planned for Haj 2026, with every Indian pilgrim set to receive a Haj Suvidha smart wristband linked to the official Haj Suvidha mobile app. The initiative aims to support pilgrims—especially senior citizens—who may struggle with smartphones during the 45-day journey.

What the Smart Wristband Will Do

Officials said the device will come with:
•    Location tracking
•    Pedometer
•    SOS emergency button
•    Qibla compass
•    Prayer timings
•    Basic health monitoring

SP Tiwari, secretary of the UP State Haj Committee, said the goal is to make the pilgrimage safer and more comfortable.

“Most Hajis are elderly and not comfortable with mobile apps,” he said. “The smartwatch will help locate pilgrims who forget their way or cannot communicate their location.”

The wristbands will be monitored by the Consulate General of India in Saudi Arabia, similar to mobile tracking via the Haj Suvidha App.

Free Distribution and Training

•    Smart wristbands will be given free of cost.
•    Training for pilgrims will be conducted between January and February 2026.
•    Sample units will reach state Haj committees soon.
•    Final devices will be distributed as pilgrims begin their journey.

New Rules for Accommodation

Two major decisions have also been finalised for Haj 2026:
1.    Separate rooms for men and women – including married couples. They may stay on the same floor but must occupy different rooms, following stricter Saudi guidelines.
2.    Cooking banned – gas cylinders will not be allowed; all meals will be provided through official catering services arranged by the Haj Committee of India.

These decisions were finalised during a meeting of the Haj Committee of India and state representatives in Mumbai.

Haj Suvidha App Launched Earlier

The government launched the Haj Suvidha App in 2024, offering:

•    Training modules
•    Accommodation and flight details
•    Baggage information
•    SOS and translation tools
•    Grievance redressal

Haj 2026 Quota and Key States

•    India’s total Haj quota for 2026: 1,75,025 pilgrims
•    70% (1,25,000) allotted to the Haj Committee of India
•    30% (around 50,000) reserved for Haj Group Organisers

Uttar Pradesh has the largest allocation (around 30,000 seats), though approximately 18,000 pilgrims are expected to go this year. States with high pilgrim numbers include Kerala, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Dates of Haj 2026

The pilgrimage is scheduled to take place from 24 May to 29 May, 2026 (tentative).
Haj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is mandatory for Muslims who meet the required conditions.

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November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Assembly Speaker and local MLA U.T. Khader has initiated a high-level push to resolve one of Mangaluru’s longest-standing traffic headaches: the narrow, high-density stretch of National Highway-66 between Nanthoor and Talapady.

He announced on Tuesday that a formal proposal has been submitted to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) seeking approval to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the widening of this crucial corridor.

The plan specifically aims to expand the existing 45-meter road width to a full 60 meters, coupled with the construction of dedicated service roads. Khader highlighted that land for a 60-meter highway was originally acquired during the initial four-laning project, but only 45 meters were developed, leading to a perpetual bottleneck.

"With vehicle density rising sharply, the expansion has become unavoidable," Khader stated, stressing that the upgrade is essential for ensuring smoother traffic flow and improving safety at the city's main entry and exit points.

The stretch between Nanthoor and Talapady is a vital link on the busy Kochi-Panvel coastal highway and connects to major city junctions. The move to utilize the previously acquired land for the full 60-meter width is seen as a necessary measure to catch up with the region's rapid vehicular growth and prevent further traffic gridlocks.

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