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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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
