BJP launches poll campaign, suspends Raghavendra, Shivakumar Udasi

April 8, 2013

Bangalore, Apr 8: Karnataka's ruling BJP Monday launched its campaign for the May 5 assembly polls with a huge rally where party president Rajnath Singh asserted there was no place in the party for people indulging in corruption.

Coinciding with the rally, the party suspended its two Lok Sabha members from the state, B.Y. Raghavendra, son of former BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa, and Shivakumar Udasi, son of former BJP minister C.M. Udasi, for anti-party activities.

Raghavenda, MP from Shimoga in central Karnataka, and Shivakumar, who represents Haveri in north Karnataka, have been openly working for the Karantaka Janata Party (KJP) headed by Yeddyurappa.

Yeddyurappa quit the BJP in November last year and became the founder-president of the KJP in December. Udasi senior subsequently quit the Jagadish Shettar ministry and the BJP to join the KJP.

Rajnath Singh, who addressed the rally through video-conferencing facility from New Delhi, acknowledged that Yeddyurappa's leaving the party had created difficulties for it.

He, however, noted that the party had little option but to remove him from the chief minister's post following allegation of corruption.

Yeddyurappa, BJP's first chief minister in Karnataka, was forced out of office in July 2011 over mining bribery charges.

Rajnath Singh sought to scotch speculation that senior party leader L.K. Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi were reluctant to campaign for the party in Karnataka in view of the corruption scandals, infighting and desertions to Yeddyurappa's party.

He said the two would campaign in the state.

Rajnath Singh and leaders of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley respectively could not attend the rally as the aircraft in which they were to fly to Bangalore developed snag a few minutes after taking off from New Delhi and had to return to the airport.

The rally was addressed by Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, state BJP president Pralhad Joshi, party general secretary and Bangalore South Lok Sabha member H.N. Ananth Kumar and several state party leaders.

The BJP has declared Shettar as its chief ministerial candidate.

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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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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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