# UHS VC draws flak for using official letterhead for puja invite 2026-08-13T03:57:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Vice-Chancellor Vishnuvardhan has been criticised for using his official letterhead to invite people to a Satyanarayana puja held at his residence. Several writers, thinkers and activists have written to the Chief Minister seeking action. Writer Basavaraj Sulibhavi said personal religious observance is fine, but using the official letterhead of the institution he serves was inappropriate. He urged suspension of the VC and a directive to stop religious rituals in government buildings. Vishnuvardhan said he had withdrawn the letterhead and organised the puja with his family at home, followed by a meal for well-wishers. He called it his religious tradition and right. Author Pratibha Nandakumar noted the event at his residence was personal and the objection was only to the letterhead’s use, adding that pujas have been held at places like Vidhana Soudha. Deccan Herald reports the story. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: governance, official letterhead, Satyanarayana puja, UHS Bagalkot, university conduct, Vishnuvardhan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/uhs-vc-draws-flak-for-using-official-letterhead-for-puja-invite/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/uhs-vc-draws-flak-for-using-official-letterhead-for-puja-invite/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.