# Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan steps down as Vijayanagara in-charge 2026-08-15T00:55:36+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Karnataka Housing Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has sought exemption from hoisting the national flag at Independence Day celebrations in Vijayanagara district, where he is the in-charge minister. The government handed the duty to minister KS Basavanthappa instead. Zameer wrote to Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on August 13, asking to be relieved of all district responsibilities, citing upcoming local body elections, a by-election, and party work. BJP MP Brijesh Chowta accused Zameer of disrespecting the flag and questioned why he would keep cabinet rank while shirking district duties. ## Coverage - deccanchronicle.com Tags: BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan, DK Shivakumar, Independence Day, KS Basavanthappa Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-minister-zameer-ahmed-khan-steps-down-as-vijayanagara-in-charge/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-minister-zameer-ahmed-khan-steps-down-as-vijayanagara-in-charge/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.