KSOU Staff Protest Corruption Allegations with Currency Note Garland

Why the Protest?

The KSOU Permanent Non-Teaching Employees’ Association has long demanded transparency in university administration. According to Pradeep Giri, association secretary, KSOU has faced a deficit budget for the last 4-5 years, with revenue being only half of its expenditure. Despite a financial crisis, the university continues to recruit new staff, which the employees oppose.

Allegations Against KSOU

• Violation of UGC norms in admissions, risking de-recognition of the university.
• Misuse of guest house revenue for undisclosed purposes.
• Unjustified recruitments despite financial instability.

Heated Exchange & Symbolic Protest

During the protest, a verbal altercation broke out between Registrar K.B. Praveena and the agitators. In response, a few protesters hung a garland of currency notes on the university building to highlight their allegations.

KSOU Management & Government Response

• Registrar Praveena dismissed the protest as a ploy to fulfill a personal agenda, stating the agitation was triggered by the transfer of a non-teaching staff member as per rules.
• Vice-Chancellor Sharanappa V. Halse was unavailable for comment.
• Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar has sought a detailed report on the incident.

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