Three years in power: A ubiquitous CM and his 'all is well' government

Bengaluru, May 14: A senior citizen, a Muslim woman, a girl student and a transgender joined Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Cabinet colleagues to mark the inauguration of Jana Mana to celebrate the completion of three years of the Congress government in office.

The message was clear and sometimes deliberate that it is a government for all.

Held at the Babu Rajendra Prasad International Convention Centre on the GKVK campus, the seating arrangement of the ministers on stage also sent across a strong message. Siddaramaiah was flanked by ministers Roshan Baig and K J George, with the organisers trying the time-tested Amar, Akbar, Anthony' secular formula. Siddaramaiah loomed large on and off the stage. Cutouts of the chief minister had been placed at every nook and corner of the campus. On the stage, every photo or video displayed had a frame of Siddaramaiah.

During the interaction with the beneficiaries of various welfare schemes of the government, Siddaramaiah sat on a revolving chair amid the invitees. He did not speak much, but paid attention to what the beneficiaries had to say. There were compliments galore but only little criticism - sometimes it looked everything was stage-managed as there was hardly any spontaneity when the beneficiaries spoke.

The interactions were held in 10 batches with the beneficiaries from three districts pooled into each batch. The convention centre, said to be the largest in this part of the world, was decked up for the occasion. Two replicas of a farmer with bullock cart were placed at the entrance of the convention centre to send a message that the government accorded top priority to the agriculture sector. Earlier in the day, Siddaramaiah's residence witnessed a steady stream of visitors with bouquets, garlands and sweets to wish him on completing three years in office.

11 ministers skip the show

From the government side, only?Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke at the event. Of the 33 members in Siddaramaiah's Council of Ministers, 11 were absent. But those present only had witness the event as they were not allowed to speak or intervene even during the interaction with beneficiaries.

Ministers who remained absent include R?V?Desphande, B?Ramanath Rai, V?Srinivasa Prasad, H?C?Mahadevappa, M?H?Ambareesh, Manohar Tashildar, K?Abhayachandra and U?T?Khader. Khader's office sent a message that he was busy with Kerala Assembly polls.

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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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