Politicians from backward communities never represented their society: Dwaraknath

March 31, 2012

Mysore, March 31: Social Democratic Party of India, Mysore district unit, organized a Political Conference at Lidkar Ground, Kalyanagiri, here, recently.

The party is organising such political conferences across the state to create political awareness among the people. Around 15 thousand people including women participated in the programme.

Speaking at the programme former president of Commission for Backward Sections Dr P S Dwaraknath said that it is the fact that many people from Dalit, minorities and backward sections have been elected to the power. But all of them have remained as representatives of their parties instead of being representatives of society. They have forgotten to preserve the society from where they have grown up to reach their current level.

SDPI state president Abdul Majeed Kodlipete said that there is no social, economical and political justice for Dalits, minorities, backward section and peasants even though our country established its own constitution before 62 years. The governments, which had to provide education, health facilities and infrastructures to poor, are active in privatizing all the sectors, reasoning poor to deprive of these facilities.

SDPI state general secretary Abdul Hannan, national vice president and BBMP corporator Naznin Begum, district president Muhammad Faizal, PFI national general secretary K M Sharif, district president Kaleem, national executive committee member Moulana Kalimullah Siddiqi and others were present at the programme.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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