Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil addressing a press conference at his residence in Kalaburagi on Thursday. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI Launching a sharp attack on BJP leaders, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil accused them of making “irresponsible” and “disrespectful” remarks against AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge whom he described as a leader of dignity with significant contributions to society. Addressing a press conference at his residence here on Thursday, Dr. Patil condemned the comments made by Leader of Opposition in the Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy accusing him of speaking lightly about Mr. Kharge. Published – April 09, 2026 07:45 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Forest range officer, junior assistant caught taking ₹15,000 bribe Theni has always been ‘Amma’s fort’, says T.T.V. Dhinakaran