Karnataka women’s panel chief slams Maharani’s varsity for lack of basic amenities

Bengaluru: Chairperson of the State Women’s Commission, Nagalakshmi Choudhary, visited Maharani’s University in Bengaluru on Thursday and criticised the authorities for failing to provide basic amenities for students.

Following an inspection by the Upa Lokayukta a few days earlier, the commission arrived to assess conditions and hear directly from the students.

During the visit, the commission expressed shock over the poor state of the washrooms and questioned the university authorities about the funds allocated for campus development.

"The government had released Rs 20 crore to ensure basic facilities, so why has nothing been done?" Nagalakshmi demanded of the university officials.

Students reported difficulties in accessing drinking water and using washrooms. “We have to cross the road and walk to Freedom Park just to access a washroom, risking our lives,” said one student.

Students also alleged unhygienic conditions in the toilets, noting that some were locked, while others lacked doors, raising safety concerns on campus.

The chairperson assured students that she would bring these issues to the government's attention to ensure necessary facilities are provided.