Karnataka Minister has no time to hoist national flag on Independence Day

Karnataka: Expelled BJP MLA Yatnal Seeks Action Against Zameer Ahmed over Alleged I-Day Flag-hoisting Row

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal alleged that Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan insulted the national flag and Independence Day celebrations after reportedly stating that he would be unable to attend the flag-hoisting ceremony in Vijayanagara district. Yatnal demanded action against anyone found disrespecting the national flag and national anthem. He also raised allegations concerning the …

Karnataka minister seeks to skip I-Day flag-hoisting duty, BJP demands his removal

Sunil Kumar challenged Zameer Ahmed Khan's letter seeking a change in his Independence Day flag-hoisting assignment in the Karnataka Assembly. G Parameshwara said the minister only wanted another district on health grounds, turning the issue into a wider political clash.

Doesn’t want to hoist Tricolour? Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed snubs I-day flag hoisting; BJP demands sacking!

Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan has sought exemption from hoisting the National Flag at the Independence Day celebrations in Vijayanagara district on August 15, citing his electoral and party-organisational responsibilities. According to a letter dated August 11, 2026, addressed to Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Zameer Ahmed said that while he had been assigned the responsibility of hoisting the Tricolour at the dist…

Karnataka Minister has no time to hoist national flag on Independence Day

The Minister informed the CM that he was not in a position to take up the responsibility of hoisting the flag in Vijayanagara district as he needed to focus on preparations for the forthcoming polls to various local bodies

DK Shivakumar's Unending Cabinet Troubles, Upset Minister Shoots Stinker

Following Zameer Ahmed's letter to Chief Minister, his name has been dropped from the list of district in-charge ministers released by the government.