Bypoll results: Facepalm moment for Janardhana Poojary; BJP admits failure

April 13, 2017

Mysuru, Apr 13: The Bharatiya Janata Party has admitted its failure in Nanjangud and Gundlupet as the ruling Congress managed to retain both assembly constituencies.

Byelection in Nanjangud was necessitated due to the resignation of Srinivas Prasad as the Congress MLA. He later quit Congress and joined BJP to contest the bypoll. And lost it too. In Gundlupet, bypoll is necessitated due to the death of H S Mahadeva Prasad. His widow MC Mohana Kumari, who contested on Congress ticket, won the seat.

"We have to learn from our mistakes in this bye-poll so that it does not repeat in 2018. This is the voters’ choice. They elected whom they saw fit," said BS Yeddyurappa, the president of the Karnataka state unit of the saffron party, who had led a rigorous poll campaign in both constituencies.

On the other hand, the by-poll results have caused embarrassments to Congress veteran B Janardhana Poojary and a few rebel leaders of the party who had predicted defeat of his party’s candidates in both constituencies.

Mr Poojary, who is a staunch critic of chief minister Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka, had repeatedly stated that people would surely defeat Congress in both Nanjangud and Gundlupet constituencies.

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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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