Sitting from left: Dr. Padma Shekar, Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka Sanskrit University; Dr. Ambalike Hiriyanna, former VC, Karnataka Janapada Vishwavidyalaya; Prof. Indumati, former VC, Davangere University; Dr. N.S. Ramegowda, former VC, Karnataka State Open University; Prof. Manjappa K. Hosamane, former VC, Vijayanagara Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari; Prof. B. Sheik Ali, former VC, Mangalore and Goa Universities; Dr. Basavarajaiah, former Special Officer, SJCE; Prof. Y.S. Siddegowda, VC, Tumkur University and Dr. Syed Akheel Ahmed, former VC, Yenepoya University seen with (standing from left) former Prasaranga Director Prof. C. Naganna, Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath, MLC Marithibbegowda, Ministers S.R. Mahesh and G.T. Devegowda, VVET Chairman Vasu, CM H.D. Kumaraswamy, Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, former Union Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily, Educationists Dr. H.D. Chowdaiah & Dr. K.V. Chidananda and MLA Tanveer Sait.