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Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti demands action against officials for SCSP-TSP fund misuse

Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti, under M. Gurumurthy's leadership, is calling on state government to pursue legal action against five officials, among them former Vice-Chancellor Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa. They are accused of misusing ₹4.25 crore meant for smart classrooms at Kuvempu University. In light of these allegations, Governor has appointed a retired judge to conduct an investigation and provide a report on the findings.

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Jun 19, 2026 · 1 min read · 2 views
Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti demands action against officials for SCSP-TSP fund misuse

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  • •The Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti demands legal action against officials involved in the misuse of ₹4.25 crore allocated for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes welfare.
  • •In 2021, the Karnataka government allocated ₹5 crore for smart classrooms at Kuvempu University following a request from then Vice-Chancellor Prof. B.P. Veerabhadrappa.
  • •Preliminary investigations by the Social Welfare Department led to a case being filed against five officials, including former Vice-Chancellor Veerabhadrappa.
  • •A retired judge has been appointed by the Governor to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds.
  • •DSS State convener M. Gurumurthy stressed the need to recover the ₹4.25 crore that was allegedly misused during the project implementation.

Urgent calls for accountability over alleged fund misallocation targeted at specific communities ring out from a major advocacy group in Karnataka. At a recent event,representatives demanded the state government launch legal action against officials accused of diverting financial resources at a key educational institution.

In 2021, ₹5 crore budgeted by state for upgrading educational facilities through advanced classrooms following appeal from a former Vice-Chancellor. ₹4.25 crore was disbursed,but concerns popped up about potential fund diversion. Social Welfare Department began initial inquiries.

Investigations led to charges against several officials,including that Vice-Chancellor. Following findings,a retired judicial figure was tapped by Governor to oversee situation review and deliver a detailed report. Advocacy group insists state must act decisively against those responsible and recover allegedly misused funds . How the state will respond remains...

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