BJP takes credit for exit of four 'tainted' ministers

Bengaluru, Jun 25: Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Jagadish Shettar mocked at the Siddaramaiah government saying that the BJP's charges of corruption against four ministers has led to their removal.

At a press conference in Bengaluru on Friday, Shettar said the party had exposed the scams or maladministration by the then ministers Baburao Chinchansur, Shivaraj Tangadagi, Qamarul Islam and Parameshwar Naik.

All these are now former ministers after the reshuffle, he said.

Replying to a question, he said RDPR?Minister H K Patil too will join the list. He also said the BJP had never branded M?H?Ambareesh as corrupt nor had it spoken about Srinivas Prasad.

Chaos over reshuffle

Finding no merit in the governance by Siddaramaiah, Shettar said the chief minister has proved to be a failure going by the chaos in his party over the ministry reshuffle.

“Siddaramaiah has proved to be a Tughlaq and arrogant. His one-upmanship and maladministration are evident. He cannot run the government. All ministers have become dysfunctional because of Siddaramaiah. For the last one month, there is no governance,” he said.

To support his argument, Shettar said it has been reported that Nagaraj, an officer with Gescom in Ballari, has not been able to take leave even for a week for his surgery. His seniors are harassing him. This reflects on governance.”

BDA files missing

Referring to former BDA?commissioner Sham Bhatt's statement before the Justice H?S?Kempanna Commission, the MLA said the officer has said that 40 files of the BDA pertaining to the Arkavathi Layout have gone missing.

Advocates have said these were crucial files, Shettar said. But the BDA had earlier submitted copies of the files to the commission.

The chief minister must file a case against those responsible for the files going missing, he insisted.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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