Mysuru: Pratap Simha loses cool, insults journalist over question
Mysuru: Former MP Pratap Simha on Tuesday sparked controversy after making derogatory remarks about a senior journalist during a media interaction. The incident occurred when Simha, who had come to support the ‘Chamundi Chalo’ call given by the Hindu Jagarana Vedike protesting the invitation extended to Banu Mushtaq for the Dasara inauguration, was stopped by police at Kurubarahalli Circle.
While addressing the media, a Vartha Bharati district reporter, Satish Kumar N.S., asked Simha to respond to Congress leaders’ criticism that “the BJP has sidelined him and he is doing all this just to remain relevant.” The question visibly irked Simha, who retorted, “There is a journalist here named Satish. His words are worth nothing. I don’t value his questions at all,” insulting the reporter in front of others.
Simha, himself a former journalist, faced backlash from members of the public who expressed displeasure over his behavior.
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NEET UG paper leak: CBI arrests Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) founder in Latur
New Delhi (PTI): The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar who runs the Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Maharashtra's Latur city in the NEET UG paper leak case, officials said on Monday.
A leaked question paper for the medical entrance exam was found on Motengaonkar' phone mobile during searches conducted by the agency on Sunday. He was arrested after that.
The CBI has alleged that Motegaonkar was an active member of the organised gang involved in the leakage and circulation of the NEET UG paper, the officials said.
Motegaonkar in conspiracy with other accused received the question paper and answers of NEET UG Exam, 2026 ahead of April 23, 2026 exam, they said. He allegedly circulated the paper to several persons.
