U.T. Khader’s return as Minister may give fillip to development projects in coastal belt
U.T. Khader has returned as a Cabinet Minister in the State government, marking his third term in this role. His return is anticipated to accelerate development projects in the coastal belt, particularly in Ullal. Khader's political career has seen him hold various significant positions, including Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
- ▪U.T. Khader is a five-time MLA from Mangaluru and has resumed his role as a Cabinet Minister.
- ▪His return is expected to boost development projects, including two major bridge projects across the Netravathi river.
- ▪Khader previously served as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and was the first Muslim to hold that position.
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The five-time MLA from Mangaluru (erstwhile Ullal), U.T. Khader, 56, enjoys his third stint as the Cabinet Minister in the State government. His return as the Minister is expected to help push development projects of the coastal belt, especially of Ullal.Born on October 12, 1969, Mr. Khader resigned as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, before taking oath as the Minister in the Cabinet led by D.K. Shivakumar. He was the 17th Speaker of the Assembly and assumed office on May 24, 2023. Mr. Khader was the first Muslim leader to hold the position of the Speaker.In his first stint, Mr.
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