KSOU withdraws collaboration for conference after objection from state govt

MYSURU: The Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has withdrawn its collaboration with an educational session organised by RSS-affiliated groups, following objections from the state government. The event was organised by Pragya Pravah and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Foundation, both affiliated to the RSS.

3-day International Conference on EKATMA MANAV DARSHAN organised by Prajna Pravah inaugurated by Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, Pujya Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra MahaSwamiji of Suttur, Vice Chancellor Prof Sharanappa Halase at Karnataka State Open University Auditorium at… pic.twitter.com/HdYKaaFk0h

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The Ekatma Manav Darshan session, held in Mysuru and inaugurated by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, was part of a three-day international educational conference commemorating Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, a prominent leader of the Jan Sangh.

The government had objected to KSOU’s collaboration and financial support for the event, stating it was not in line with the university’s objectives. The Higher Education Department Secretary ordered the cancellation of the collaboration.