Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the diversion of funds meant for SC/ST development to guarantee schemes of the Government, the University of Mysore Dalit Vidyarthigala Okkoota staged a demonstration in front of  Manasagangothri clock tower here yesterday.

Raising slogans against the Government, they alleged that the Congress Government had diverted Rs. 25,000 crore of SCP/TSP funds for meeting the financial requirement for guarantee schemes.

They urged the Government to withhold the transfer of money and use it for the purpose that it is actually meant for.

Stating that the Social Welfare Department had raised the minimum marks required for scholarship for SC/ST students to 75 percent from the current 60 percent, they wanted to know how many colleges in the State were following the Government order on non-collection of admission fee from SC/ST students.

Cautioning the Government against pursuing anti-dalit student policies, they warned of  intensifying their agitation if their demands were not met in the coming days.