Cabinet will discuss proposal on establishing Buddhist university: Chief Minister
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the state cabinet will discuss a proposal to establish a Buddhist university. He emphasized the government's commitment to social justice and welfare programs, including providing land sites to the poor.
Why it matters
The proposal reflects the state government's focus on integrating cultural and educational initiatives with social welfare agendas.
Cabinet will discuss proposal on establishing Buddhist university: Chief Minister left Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar speaking at the International Buddhist Conference in Chamarajanagar on Sunday. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/y0lt52/article71623994.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2303_25_10_2026_20_3_45_1_CMBUDDHISTCONFERENCE.JPG arranged KARNATAKA MYSURU 26/10/2026: Chief Minister D K Shivakumar speaking at the International Buddhist Conference in Chamarajanagar on Sunday. MYSURU Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday called for a society that places knowledge above caste, saying the ideals of Buddha, Basavanna and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar guided the government’s vision for an egalitarian society. “We do not need a society that asks about caste; we need one that values knowledge. Buddha symbolises knowledge, while Ambedkar stands for social justice. India can truly progress only when the ideals of Buddha, Basavanna and Ambedkar shine together,” he said. Speaking at an International Buddhist Conference in Chamarajanagar, Mr.
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