10 Dalit professors resign from administrative roles at Bangalore University alleging discrimination
Bengaluru: At least ten Dalit professors at Bangalore University have resigned from their additional administrative responsibilities, alleging caste-based discrimination in the allocation of roles and denial of rightful benefits.
The professors, who had previously held key posts within the university’s administration, stated that they are now being designated only as "in-charge" officers, a move they believe is intended to undermine their authority and status. They also accused the university of withholding earned leave benefits that are typically associated with such posts.
In a letter addressed to the Registrar (Administration), the faculty members wrote: “While giving additional administrative responsibilities, it is just mentioned as ‘in-charge’, and also trying to avoid the Earned Leaves credited to our accounts. Despite repeated requests regarding this, there was no response from the university authorities. Hence, we are all submitting resignations for the additional responsibilities given to us.”
Among those who stepped down are:
► Prof. C. Somashekar, Director of the Ambedkar Research Centre
► Prof. Nagesh P.C., Director of Student Welfare
► Prof. Sudesh V., Coordinator of PM-USHA
► Prof. Muralidhar B.L., Director of Distance Education and Online Education Centre
The mass resignation has triggered concerns over systemic caste-based bias within the institution, especially in the wake of repeated national conversations on the marginalisation of Dalit scholars and educators in academia.
University officials have not yet responded to the resignations or the allegations raised.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
