II PU Arts Karnataka topper is daughter of a street side banana vendor

May 26, 2016

Ballari, May 26: Street-side banana vendor Basappa and his family were elated after his daughter Anita B topped in the PU Arts stream in the state. A student of Indu PU College, Kottur, Anita scored 585 out of 600.

“I had not expected to be the topper, but expected to be one among the five toppers. Since, I had studied well I was confident of scoring 580 marks,” she said.

An emotional Basappa, who sells banana in Kotturu town bus stand for livelihood, said, “I knew my daughter was studying well like her two brothers, but I did not know this girl would make this poor street vendor proud and honoured.”

As for her future plans Anita said, “I want to pursue BA for my graduation and want to become KAS officer. This is my dream.” Anitha used to study for six hours a day and her impressive marks card reflects this - Kannada: 97, Sanskrit: 97, Optional Kannada: 99, History: 96, Political Science: 96, Education: 99. Anita said she was thankful about the support she enjoyed from school and her family.
Anita's mother Kenchamma is a housewife, while her two brothers are also good at studies. Her Kannada teacher Mallikarjuna said he was proud of her achievement.

“Her brother Yuvaraj P. too had secured 91 per cent in Arts and might have guided Anita at home. Moreover, the last year's Arts Nethravathy is also her relative,” he added. “Recurrent power cuts during the exam season had forced her to prepare under kerosene lamps, candles and even under a streetlight,” Mallikarjuna recalled.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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