The state's higher education minister R Bindu said that the governor's decision was an encroachment into the universities under the control of the state and turned the government into a "mute spectator".
The degree was presented by Karnataka Governor and KSLU Chancellor Thaawarchand Gehlot during the university’s seventh convocation in Dharwad. Law Minister H K Patil and other senior officials were also present at the ceremony.
The Left Unity and ABVP are locked in a close contest for the four central posts of president, vice-president, general secretary and joint secretary, with counting continuing through the night.
JNUSU Elections 2025: The poll percentage showed a slight dip from 70% in the previous election. In the 2023–24 polls, the university had witnessed 73% voting, the highest in the past decade.
Students said repeating a full year for pending exams is unfair and have been protesting peacefully. HIMTU has approached the Pharmacy Council of India seeking one-year relaxation for affected students.
JNUSU Elections 2025: The polling began at 9 am and continued till 5:30 pm, with a break from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. The results will be announced on November 6.
Police traced the suspects using CCTV footage and public input. They attacked the police during the arrest, and the injured suspects and constables are receiving treatment.