Why is Karnataka home minister silent about attack on party colleague, asks Congress
Bengaluru: The Congress has criticized the BJP on social media for not speaking up against the attack on its own Dalit legislator M P Kumaraswamy recently, although the MLA himself has expressed displeasure for the silence.
Mudigere legislator Kumaraswamy was attacked by the people of Kundoor village on Sunday. The locals, who had been protesting with the body of a victim of elephant attack in the village, expressed their anger over the legislator for not taking measures to curb the elephant menace. They were also apparently upset that Kumaraswamy arrived late Sunday evening although they had been protesting since morning.
The BJP MLA said on Wednesday that he was disappointed that Home Minister Araga Jnanendra had not called him at least out of courtesy to inquire about his welfare after the assault. “The chief minister and even former chief minister B S Yediyurappa have called and asked me about my condition, but the home minister has not,” Kumaraswamy said and alleged that he was being sidelined as he was from a Dalit community.
In its tweet in relation to the matter, the Congress on Thursday said that if no member of the BJP had publicly shown dismay at the attack of a colleague, if the home minister had neither called Kumaraswamy nor apologized for the failure of his department, it would only show how little the BJP respected Dalits.
“A BJP legislator has himself said that, given the level of corruption in the Home Department, one could pay and get a desired posting. Does Jnanendra play a role in such corrupt activities? Why else is he silent now? Why else is the BJP silent regardless of the holler raised by an MLA of the party regarding the attack on him?” the Congress has asked on Twitter.
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— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) November 24, 2022
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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.
