Mysuru, Feb. 17 -- Protests planned to save Mandya, Kodagu and Chamarajanagar Universities

The chorus of opposition is growing against the Congress Government's decision to close 10 Universities - Hassan, Bidar, Chamarajanagar, Haveri, Kodagu, Koppal, Bagalkot, Maharani Cluster, Mandya and Nrupathunga - established by the previous BJP Government, citing financial difficulties.

The move has sparked strong political and educational concerns, particularly over the proposed closure of Chamarajanagar, Mandya and Kodagu Universities.

BJP State Vice-President N. Mahesh warned that his party would strongly oppose the decision. Speaking at a press conference in Chamarajanagar yesterday, he said these Universities were established to uplift educ...