Bengaluru, June 4 -- Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi has requested the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in Mysuru to withdraw the Honorary Doctorate (D Litt) conferred on him in March this year.

In a letter addressed to the KSOU Vice-Chancellor, the Minister wrote, "I request you to withdraw the Honorary Doctorate your University has conferred on me, and I hope you will not think otherwise about my decision."

The letter, which surfaced in media circles on Tuesday, highlights Jarkiholi's reasons for declining the honour. He stated that the title had increased his responsibility in society and that he would require time to fulfil the expectations that come with such recognition.

"By conferring this Honor...