Fresh blow to coalition government as Bengaluru MLA Roshan Baig resigns from assembly

Vartha Bharati | 09-07-2019 | 12:39:00 IST

Bengaluru: The spate of resignations of the ruling coalition government continued on Tuesday as senior Congress leader and Shivaji Nagar MLA Roshan Baig resigned from the assembly.

Baig met speaker Ramesh Kumar on Tuesday afternoon and submitted his resignation.

With this the total number of MLAs who have submitted their resignations from the assembly has gone up to 14.

Baig after meeting speaker on Tuesday confirmed his resignation and added that he has submitted his resignation from the assembly.

Baig was earlier suspended from Congress for his ‘anti-party activities’.

Meanwhile, speaker Ramesh Kumar has refused to accept the resignation of other MLAs and added that he cannot accept resignations without meeting the MLAs in person.

Earlier in the day speaking to media, Baig had indicated his decision to quit as the legislator and said that he was hurt by the way his party had treated and suspended him

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Deputy CM DK Shivakumar inaugurates Dr. Akther Hussain’s ‘Vedic Inspirations’ exhibition in B'luru

21-03-2026 ¦ 21-03-2026 IST

Bengaluru: Mangalorean artist Dr. Akther Hussain’s solo art exhibition “Vedic Inspirations” was inaugurated at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath in Bengaluru, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Speaker UT Khader, Chief Minister’s Additional Secretary Anjum Parvez, and film actress Ramya, who graced the occasion.

During the event, renowned artist Dr. Akther Hussain presented his latest collection in the solo exhibition. The collection showcases a unique fusion of traditional Vedic themes with contemporary artistic expression.

The artworks offered visitors a rich cultural and visual experience. 

Art enthusiasts, students, and the general public attended the exhibition and explored the world of Vedic art through Dr. Hussain’s creative vision.

The exhibition was widely appreciated by visitors and dignitaries.