ABVP demands axing VTU vice-chancellor for making false claim

March 28, 2012

Mangalore, March 28: Members and workers of Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarti Parishad on Wednesday took out a protest march here before holding a meeting to demand expulsion of Visvesvaraya Technical University Vice-chancellor H. Mahesappa, who allegedly making a false claim to get the coveted post.

The protesters demanded Governor H.R. Bharadwaj to immediately dismiss him since he had falsely claimed before the search panel that he had passed the BE with first class. “What is the integrity of this man? How can he inspire engineering students. It has been proved that he passed his degree with second class,” Vinaya Bidre, Natiional Secretary of ABVP said, addressing the protesters in front o fthe Deputy Commissioner's office.

Earlier, the ABVP workers held a rally from Hampankatte to the DC office. They also submitted a memorandum to the Governor through the DC, demanding action against Mr. Maheshappa.

Ramesh K. ABVP State secretary, Mahesh M.R., district co-convenor of the organisation also spoke and demanded an inquiry into the issue. The workers also held placards containing demands for the removal of the VC for giving false information.

Although it is not mandatory for a person to have a first class degree to become a VC, but Maheshappa has been accused of making false claims before the search panel that selected him to head the VTU for three years from 2010. While he has claimed that he has a first class degree in BE, those who have filed a public interest litigation in the High Court have alleged that he has just a second class degree, and contrary to his claim did not guide any PhD student.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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