Dr. Sarah Jukaku, granddaughter of Jukaku Shamshuddin, recently married Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for the US Senate
The family is delighted to see Sarah and her husband in the political spotlight, according to her cousin. He was the first lawyer from the region, and both Muslims and non-Muslims approached him with their cases and other issues,” her cousin said. Her cousin said the family sees a striking resemblance between Shamshuddin and El-Sayed, particularly in their commitment to honesty and public service. “Though we have cousins who have been active in politics, as his immediate family, we are happy to see Abdul carry the qualities our grandfather stood for, especially honesty and a desire to serve people,” he said. We are closely following the political developments, too,” he said.
MANGALURU/ BHATKAL: Nearly six decades after Jukaku Shamshuddin, who served as deputy minister for finance in the Mysore State govt under chief minister BD Jatti, left his mark on his hometown of Bhatkal, the coastal town has another reason to celebrate. Though the family traces its roots to Bhatkal, most of its members are now settled in Bengaluru, while Sarah’s immediate family has largely remained in the US. “We remember how our grandfather, Jukaku Shamshuddin, made immense contributions to the development of Bhatkal, including bringing electricity to the town. “We have a WhatsApp group, and the family is really happy for the couple.