Abdul Raheem sweeps Jaali ZP by-elections

01 Oct 2013 / Bhatkal Bureau / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Results for Jaali zilla panchayat by-elections that were held two days backed were announced today in which Congress's and Tanzeem's favoured candidate Abdul Raheem Shaikh emerged victorious with 4809 votes. Independent candidate Manjunath Naik stood second with 1689 votes while BJP candidate stood third with 1506 votes. An independent candidate Abdul Karim secured only 588 votes. As soon as the news of Abdul Raheem's win was announced, Congress workers raised slogans and felicitated Abdul Raheem with a garland. Expressing his happiness, General Secretary Majlis Islah-va-Tanzeem congratulated Abdul Raheem and said that he desires that Abdul Raheem will fulfil all his responsibilities and will stay ahead in solving the issues and problems faced by public. In his short speech, Abdul Raheem Shaikh first praised almighty Allaah and thanked Majlis Islah-va-Tanzeem for their support. He further said that he will try his level best to solve all the issues faced by public.