Voting underway in Jayanagar: Hard contest between Congress and BJP

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June 11, 2018

Bengaluru, Jun 11: Polling in South Bengaluru's Jayanagar Assembly seat, which was countermanded due to the death of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and MLA B N Vijaya Kumar, is currently underway.

The BJP has nominated Kumar's younger brother, B N Prahlad, as its candidate, while Congress has fielded former Karnataka home minister Ramalinga Reddy's daughter Sowmya Reddy.

The Janata Dal - Secular (JD-S) had fielded Kalegowda but later withdrawn his candidature to support the Congress nominee.

In all, 19 candidates, including nine Independents, are in the fray. Nayeema Khanum of the Praja Raita Raajya Paksha is the only other woman candidate contesting in this election.

Polling commenced at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm across 216 polling booths. There are a total of 312,252 registered voters in the Assembly segment.

The Congress, which won from the RR Nagar Assembly segment on May 31, hopes to wrest the Jayanagar seat from the BJP and take its Karnataka Assembly tally to 79.

Though the party had won 78 seats in the May 12 state election, the death of its re-elected legislator Siddu Bhimappa Nyamgoud from Jamakhandi on May 28 brrought its Vidhan Soudha strength back to the same level despite the RR Nagar bypoll win.

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Fusion-2K25: Melkar Women’s College Celebrates 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony

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December 17,2025

Melkar, Dec 17: The 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, themed “Fusion-2K25,” was celebrated with dignity and enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The programme reflected the college’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, character building, and the holistic development of students.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, whose presence greatly enriched the occasion. The celebration was further graced by the chief guests Mr. P. B. Ahmed Mudassir and Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, along with the distinguished guests of honour Mr. B. A. Nazeer and Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar. In their inspiring addresses, the guests encouraged the graduating students and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the management, faculty, and students.

The annual report was presented by the Principal, Mr. Abdul Majeed S, highlighting the institution’s academic progress, notable achievements, and extracurricular accomplishments during the academic year.

The presidential address was delivered by the esteemed Chairman of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasized the vital role of education in empowering women and shaping responsible citizens. He also stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success.

Cultural programmes and academic recognitions formed an integral part of the celebration, showcasing the talents and achievements of the students. The graduation ceremony was a proud moment for the outgoing students as they were formally conferred degrees and wished success in their future endeavours.

Ms. Mashmooma Fathima served as the Master of Ceremonies. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Fathima Nida, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Ayisha Suhana.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and was highly appreciated by the guests and attendees.

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