Hassan University faces closure; officials vow to fight

Hassan MP Shreyas M. Patel has pledged to fight for Hassan University, which is at risk of closure. He plans to meet with state leaders to discuss the issue after a government committee suggested closing nine universities, including Hassan. Patel stated that no final decision has been made regarding the university's future. Local leaders, including JD(S) MLA A. Manju, expressed concern over potential mergers with Mysuru University and emphasized the need to retain Hassan University. Activists and representatives at a recent meeting agreed to intensify protests against the university's closure. They highlighted the importance of state universities for providing access to higher education, especially for students from low-income backgrounds.