Koppal: Deputy Commissioner Suresh Itnal has suspended a government school teacher from Joolakunti village for failing to perform his duties in the ongoing Social and Educational Survey, commonly referred to as the caste census, being conducted by the Karnataka Backward Classes Commission.

The teacher, identified as Ramappa Talavara of the Government Higher Primary School in Joolakunti, was assigned to collect data in designated areas as part of the survey. However, according to officials, he had not carried out any survey work so far. His absence came to light after survey supervisors and senior officers were unable to reach him, with his mobile phone switched off for the past two days.

Survey Supervisor Davalasab Mulla, CRP, submitted a report on Talavara’s non-compliance, following which the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the matter and ordered his immediate suspension.

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Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.

According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.

Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.

Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).

Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.

Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.

Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.