MLC of coalition stages scene over varsity irregularities

Bangalore, July 27 (UNI) The Karnataka Legislative Council today, witnessed an unprecedented scene, when a coalition party member rushed to the Well of the House demanding answer from the government on the alleged corruption charges against State's Women University.

During the question hour, Mr Aravinda Limbavali (BJP) sought reply from the government on the action taken against Women University Vice-Chancellor on the findings of an inquiry committee on irregularities.

Mr Limbavali alleged that the Vice-Chancellor was responsible for various irregularities in the University and an inquiry committee constituted had also endorsed it. He sought to know from the government about the action taken on the findings of the Committee.

When the Higher Education Minister D H Shankaramurthy was about to reply, House Chairman B K Chandrashekar, announced that he would allow a half-an-hour discussion on the issue on Tuesday and the Minister can reply on the same day.

However, insisting the Minister to reply today itself, Mr Limbavali rushed to the Well of the House and announced that he would resume his seat only after getting reply from the Minister.

While taking exception to MLC's attitude, the Chairman retorted that it would be difficult to conduct the House in proper manner if such things recur in future. He also permitted the Minister to reply on the issue today itself.

UNI