Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore (SP)
Bangalore, Apr 1: JD(S) candidate from Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency B Z Jamir Ahmed Khan took part in the oblation (Homa) organized by his supporter Venkatesh in the city on Monday March 30, meant to invoke divine blessings for his victory.
Ahmed, who took part in the religious rituals arranged in the home of Venkatesh in Sampangiramanagar here, wore a flower garland in tune with the Hindu customs and offered prayer to the 'Homa Kunda' and performed other rituals under the guidance of the priest who presided the formalities.
Speaking on the occasion, he said, he has faith in the ritual of conducting the oblation and hence he had taken part in the rituals connected thereto. "Before being a Muslim, I am a Hindustani, Indian and Kannadiga. The country ranks first, as compared to religion," he commented.
He said he would be filing his nomination on Wednesday April 1. As far as the timing of the same is concerned, he said he would discuss the same with the party state president H D Kumaraswamy.