BJP MLC H Vishwanath welcomes Karnataka government’s decision to close some universities
Mysuru: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator H Vishwanath has supported the Karnataka government’s decision to close certain universities in the state, arguing that it would be futile to establish a university in every district if they are not adequately funded.
Speaking to reporters in the city on Tuesday, Vishwanath said, “The BJP government that previously ruled the state had fixed ₹5 crore as the charge for the post of vice-chancellor of a university, and this rate has not changed. Neither health nor education is considered valuable in the state.” He added that, given the circumstances, the government's move to close some universities is a welcome step.
However, the MLC criticised the poor facilities provided for maintaining law and order in the state. “Several cases of crime, including disturbances, violence, and even suicides, are being reported across the state. The government elected by the people is accountable for this. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should address these issues and explain why his government has failed to control such incidents,” he demanded.
Referring to the delayed payments under the Gruhalakshmi and Anna Bhagya schemes, Vishwanath acknowledged complaints from beneficiaries who had not received the promised funds. “Many families in the state are struggling to make ends meet,” he added.
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55-bed free palliative care centre to open near Bengaluru’s Nelamangala
Bengaluru: A new 55-bed palliative care centre for terminally ill patients, named the Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care, will be inaugurated near Nelamangala on Sunday. The facility will offer all services completely free of cost.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald on Saturday, the centre has been set up by the Sukruthi Charitable Trust in collaboration with Rotary Bangalore Midtown. Around Rs 20 crore has been invested in the project, which will operate without a billing counter, ensuring that families do not have to pay for treatment.
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The centre will provide comprehensive palliative care, including medical support, counselling for patients and their families, and bereavement care. The facility aims to help families cope with the physical and emotional challenges of caring for terminally ill patients.
“A cornerstone of the project was the generous donation of land by former MLC E Krishnappa, which made the centre possible,” DH quoted Palani Loganathan as saying.
The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Madhusudan Sai, founder of the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Rajya Sabha MP Dr C.N. Manjunath who also serves as the chief medical advisor to the centre will also be present, along with several senior government officials and healthcare leaders.
