Karnataka Cong chief post:?Venugopal submits list to high command

New Delhi, May 14: All India Congress Committee (AICC)?general secretary K C Venugopal has sent a list of names to the party's top brass for the post of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president.

Venugopal, who met Rahul Gandhi here on Friday, is understood to have suggested the names of Water Resources Minister M B Patil, former minister S R Patil and Energy Minister D K Shivakumar for the KPCC president’s post. According to party sources, he also said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah favoured either S R Patil or M B Patil for the key post.

However, the party sources ruled out the possibility of making Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge as KPCC president. Since the high command has so far not decided whether to relieve him of the current responsibility of leader of the party in the Lok Sabha, his name is not in consideration for the state unit president, said the sources. Earlier, there was talk that Kharge, who recently assumed charge as the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), would be relived as the floor leader and sent as state unit chief.

Venugopal is also learnt to have brought to the party top brass' notice that there was lack of co-ordination between incumbent KPCC president G Parameshwara and the chief minister. He also said that a section of leaders has cautioned the party on removing a Dalit leader saying it would send a wrong message to the community, sources said.

While mentioning about the volley of complaints he received against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and G Parameshwara during his visit to Bengaluru early this week, Venugopal also said that the government and the party were not concurring on many issues and the old Congress leaders felt alienated, sources said.

Venugopal also suggested that only such a person, who should be able to bridge the gap between the government and the party and take everyone along, be appointed to the KPCC president’s post. Taking into account all these views, the party is likely to appoint the new chief by the end of this month, sources said.

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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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