Bengaluru, April 9 -- Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has written to Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, directing him to withdraw the communication dated Mar. 24, 2026, sent to a private bank instructing it to freeze the bank accounts of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU).

The Governor, who is also the Chancellor of all public Universities in the State, has directed the Government not to initiate any further action that could interfere with KSOU's lawful functioning.

The letter stated that any material relating to alleged irregularities at KSOU, if available, should be placed before the Chancellor for consideration in accordance with established procedures.

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The Governor has also instructed the Government t...