Hundreds of students from rural and urban areas of Sullia taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, rely entirely on KSRTC buses to commute to colleges.
However, the chaos in bus operations over the past few months has pushed students into severe distress. Condemning the transportation problems faced by students in Sullia, a large-scale protest was organized by the Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at the KSRTC Bus Stand.Women's Cotton Embroidery Anarkali Kurti and Pant with Dupatta Set (Orange-XL)
Objectives of the Protest:
Lack of Punctuality: Buses not arriving on scheduled time, causing students to reach college late.
Inadequate Services: No bus arrangements proportional to the number of students, leading to extreme overcrowding.
Sudden Cancellations: Abrupt cancellation of bus services without prior notice, disrupting students' academic schedules.
Leaders' Outrage and Warning:
Addressing the protest, Muliya Sathwik, President of the ABVP-supported All College Student Union, launched a strong attack against the negligence of the KSRTC department. Students have been experiencing these issues for a long time.Also Read: AI Evolution: Reflecting on the 2025 Craze and What 2026 Has in Store!?
Despite repeated submissions of appeals, authorities offer lame excuses but have taken no firm action. ABVP always fights for students' rights and will not rest until a permanent solution is found, he declared.
City Secretary Punith H spoke, urging students to raise their voices in a disciplined and united manner. We are demanding our rights through democratic means. Authorities must respond responsibly now, he called.Also Read: DeepSeek’s Efficiency Breakthrough: How China is Challenging the US AI Supremacy!?
Demands of the Protest:
Deployment of additional buses for students during college hours.
Strict adherence to timings in bus operations.
Continuous transportation facilities without inconvenience to rural students.
Respectful treatment and priority for those holding student passes.
Several student leaders, including Prithesh Kannemaradka, Shrisharan Mogra, Amith Nayak, Keerthan, and Manvith, participated in the protest. Also Read: Major Security Lapse in Tirupati: Drunk Man Climbs Gopuram of Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Creates High Drama..!
ABVP warned that if the KSRTC department does not immediately act to resolve the issues, protests will be intensified across the taluk in the coming days, including bus blockades.
Although the protest concluded peacefully, there is a strong possibility of students' anger erupting if the authorities' delaying attitude continues. Also Read: Elections 2026: Unexpected Political Twists or New Opportunities for India!?
The protest conveyed the message that providing a student-friendly transportation system is the primary duty of the government and the department.