HD Devegowda Urges Controversy-Free University Appointments

Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda emphasized avoiding controversies in appointing Vice Chancellors and governors. He urged for smooth appointments in universities across states, highlighting issues in Karnataka and beyond. Devegowda also appealed for increased grants for Mysore and Karnatak universities and stressed the role of the Union Education Minister.

Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda has called for a halt to controversies surrounding the appointment of Vice Chancellors and governors by the government.

Addressing the Rajya Sabha during a discussion on the Ministry of Education's functioning, he highlighted education as a concurrent subject and underlined the need for conflict-free processes.

Devegowda also stressed the importance of substantial grants for Mysore and Karnatak universities, urging the Union Education Minister to address these issues without political interference.

(With inputs from agencies.)