K'taka BJP chief demands that CM seek resignation of Ministers Kharge, Khan over conduct, remarks
Mysuru (K'taka) (PTI): Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Monday demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seek the resignation of Ministers Priyank Kharge and Zameer Ahmed Khan for their recent conduct and remarks that allegedly undermined the office they hold.
Kharge is minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology as well as Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, while Khan is the minister for Housing, Waqf and Minority affairs.
"Priyank Kharge, if you look at his behaviour, he seems to be in an illusion that power is permanent. If you look at the incidents that are happening in his constituency (Chittapur) and district (Kalaburagi) after the Congress government came to power, there is no difference between it and 'goondagardi' (goondaism)," Vijayendra remarked.
Speaking to reporters here, he said goondaism has reared its head in Kalaburagi district and it may spread to neighbouring districts and the entire state in the days to come.
Pointing to the recent attack on BJP leader Manikanth Rathod, the state BJP chief alleged that Kharge, being a minister, has allowed Congress workers to assault him in the late hours, around 1-1.30 am.
"With the arrogance of power, the minister is behaving as though he can get away with anything. I want to tell the chief minister that if everything has to go smoothly in the coming days, you have to immediately seek the minister's resignation," he said.
"What message are you sending to the people of the state?" he asked, slamming the "complete inaction" of the police over several such alleged incidents.
Rathod, who had unsuccessfully contested against Kharge from Chittapur constituency in the May assembly elections, has suffered grievous injuries after he was allegedly attacked by a group of 8 to 10 unidentified bike-borne men with sharp weapons and beer bottles in Kalaburagi district, in the early hours of Sunday.
He is being treated at a private hospital in Kalaburagi for head and arm injuries.
Also, hitting out at Minister Khan for the statements he made in Telangana about the Speaker, Vijayendra said his remarks are anti-democratic, anti-constitution and anti-Dalits, and they should not be taken lightly.
"Each MLA gives great respect to the Speaker in the Vidhana Soudha, treating him as the lord of Justice. The Minister has made a statement that is condemnable. If anyone else was the CM, he would have sought such a minister's resignation within 24 hours, condemning the statement.
"But till now neither CM Siddaramaiah nor DCM D K Shivakumar have condemned or have even commented on it... I urge the Chief Minister to seek the resignation of Zameer Ahmed immediately," he added.
Khan had during election campaigning in Telangana recently said that the BJP leaders bowed down before a "Muslim Speaker" (U T Khader) in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, thanks to the opportunity given by the Congress.
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KMES Institutions shine in SSLC result, continue four-decade legacy of education in rural Karkala
Karkala: KMES Institutions of Education at Kukkundooru in Karkala taluk has recorded outstanding results in the 2025-26 SSLC and PUC examinations, continuing a four-decade educational journey that began with just 22 kindergarten students and no building of its own.
The institution secured a 100 per cent result in the SSLC examinations, with all 43 students passing the examination this year.
Muhammad Arman Shahid emerged as the school topper by scoring 619 marks out of 625, securing 99 per cent and also ranking sixth at the state level. He scored full marks in Kannada, Hindi, Mathematics and Social Science.
Krithika V. Nayak secured the second position in the school with 607 marks and 97.12 per cent, while Arhan stood third with 605 marks and 96.8 per cent.
Out of the 43 students, 21 passed with distinction, 19 secured first class, two students obtained second class and one student passed in third class. Fourteen students scored above 90 per cent.
The institution also performed strongly in the PUC examinations. The Science stream recorded a 100 per cent result, with all 44 students passing, while Commerce secured a 98 per cent pass percentage.
Twelve students scored full marks in different subjects, including Mathematics.
In Commerce, Deeksha Acharya topped the college with 588 marks, while Harshitha H. Kini secured the second position with 581 marks.
In Science, Naveen B. Nayak emerged as topper with 586 marks, followed closely by Sameeksha Moily and Aifa Nidha, who both secured 585 marks.
Speaking about the achievement, High School head teacher Shrimati Patkar said the institution has always focused on supporting academically weak students through affordable education and free special classes.
“Our ambition is to provide quality education even to students who struggle in studies. The fees are very low, and free coaching classes are conducted. I have worked here for 28 years and have always found the atmosphere supportive of education,” she said.
Primary School head teacher Lolita Zeena D’Silva appreciated the dedication of the teaching staff and said the school encourages students not only to achieve high marks but also to become role models.
PU College Principal Balakrishna Rao said the institution focuses on value-based education and overall personality development.
“The aim is to help students succeed not only academically but also in cultural activities, sports and leadership. We encourage qualities such as patience, tolerance and discipline,” he said.
Rao also credited the institution’s growth to the support of founders K.S. Mohammed Masood and K.S. Nissar Ahmed, along with President K.S. Imtiaz Ahmed.
Speaking on the occasion, Imtiaz Ahmed said the institution was built on the dream of making quality education accessible to financially backward families in rural areas.
He said the guidance and encouragement of his elder brothers, Mohammed Masood and Nissar Ahmed, along with the contribution of teachers, students and parents, helped transform the institution into a model educational centre.
The KMES Institutions trace their roots back to 1984, when they were founded by senior social activists Haji P.M. Khan, K.S. Nazeer Ahmed and Haji A.S. Rashid Haider.
The institution initially functioned from the Government Urdu School premises as it did not have a building of its own. Classes began with only 22 students in lower kindergarten and two teachers.
Later, under the leadership of K.S. Mohammed Masood and with continuous financial and moral support from non-resident businessman K.S. Nissar Ahmed, the institution gradually expanded.
In 1993, the school shifted to its own building and began conducting classes from LKG to Class 5.
As student admissions increased, Nissar Ahmed personally funded the construction of three additional classrooms to address infrastructure shortages.
The institution’s new school building was completed in 1997, while the PU College building was constructed in 2001.
From humble beginnings in a borrowed building to producing state-level rank holders and consistent academic results, the KMES Institutions have grown into one of the prominent educational centres in the Karkala region.
