<p>Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Deputy CM Dr Ashwathnarayan CN held a meeting with educational experts and department officials. The meeting was held on October 23 over the reopening of colleges.</p>.<p>Speaking to media, Deputy CM Dr Ashwathnarayan CN said, “November 17 we will be opening colleges for students who want to come voluntarily, it is not compulsory.”</p>.<p>“Students and parents have to give consent for attending classes, otherwise, they can attend online classes,” he added. </p>