Muslim leaders in Congress demand at least 28 tickets in Karnataka Assembly polls

March 19, 2013

Bangalore, Mar 19: Even as the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee is said to have shortlisted candidates for about 100 constituencies, 'Muslim community leaders' in Congress have demanded the party to field community leaders in at least 28 constituencies in the coming Assembly elections in the State.

Almost all leaders of the community, including seniors like Jaffer Sharief, Rehman Khan and Roshan Baig, held a meeting late recently and took the decision to demand more representation to the community.

The leaders submitted a memorandum to All India Congress Com mittee Karnataka incharge Madhusudan Mistry and KPCC President G Parameshwara in this regard.

The party had given tickets to minority community in 17 constituencies in 2008 Assembly polls. But community leaders of the party have performed well in the recently-held ULB polls by winning about 500 seats. Hence, senior leaders decided to demand more seats, sources said.

This apart, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee election committee, which met for two days, on Saturday and Sunday, is learnt to have selected final candidates for about 100 constituencies, including those currently being represented by party legislators.

A panel comprising an average three names has been recommended for each of the remaining 124 constituencies, sources said.

The list of names has been kept in a sealed cover, which, the KPCC chief will take to Delhi when All India Congress Committee screening committee will hold its meeting, which is likely only after the announcement of election dates. Besides, Mistry will carry a copy of the list along with him to Delhi and submit it to the high command, sources said.

However, speculations are rife in party circles on the panel of names and final candidates recommended by the committee.

Among names making rounds as final candidates in Bangalore are N A Haris (Shantinagar), Roshan Baig (Shivajinagar), Ramalinga Reddy (BTM Layout), B K Shivaram (Malleswaram), M Krishnappa (Vijayanagar), Priya Krishna (Govindrajnagar), K J George (Sarvajnanagar) and Krishna Byre Gowda (Byatarayanapura).

There are speculations that Tejaswini Gowda's name figures in the panel of names finalised for Bangalore South constituency, now held by M Krishnappa, BJP.

Mistry, on Monday, held meeting with district presidents of party and discussed poll preparations.

He is likely to leave for Delhi either on Tuesday evening or Wednesday, after further discussions, sources said.

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Mangaluru NRI returning from Saudi Arabia arrested over Instagram post

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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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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Think Before You Post! Mangaluru Police Crack Down on Provocative Instagram Accounts

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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