Sat Nov 08 18:35:17 UTC 2025: Summary:
The Karnataka State government has removed Ramesh Babu P. from his position as a syndicate member of Bangalore University following a large protest by students and faculty on October 10th. The protestors accused Babu of misusing the Deputy Chief Minister’s name, verbally abusing faculty, and interfering in administrative and academic decisions beyond his authority. The Higher Education Department investigated, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah subsequently ordered Babu’s removal.
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Bangalore University Syndicate Member Ousted Amidst Protests
Bengaluru, November 9, 2025 – The Karnataka State government has terminated the tenure of Ramesh Babu P. as a syndicate member of Bangalore University, effective immediately. The decision comes after weeks of unrest on the university’s Jnana Bharati campus, culminating in a large-scale protest on October 10th.
Students and faculty members alleged that Babu had been abusing his position, misusing the name of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and engaging in verbal abuse against faculty. More seriously, protestors claimed Babu was overstepping his authority by interfering in administrative and academic decisions, including the appointment of guest faculty members – a process outside the purview of syndicate members.
Following the protest, the Higher Education Department launched an investigation. Based on their findings, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructed the department to remove Babu from his position. The decision marks a significant victory for the protesting students and faculty, signaling a commitment to upholding academic integrity and proper governance within the university.
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