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News1808-12-2025, 18:45

Congress seeks CBI probe into Tezpur University VC's alleged corruption.

  • Assam Congress Legislature Party (CLP) filed a complaint with the CBI, seeking a probe into alleged corruption and irregularities by Tezpur University VC Shambhu Nath Singh.
  • The opposition party's student wing, NSUI, also lodged a police complaint against VC Singh, who has been absent from the university since September 22 following student agitation.
  • Tezpur University is under a complete shutdown since November 29, with stakeholders demanding the VC's removal and an inquiry into his actions.
  • Allegations against the VC include financial, administrative, and statutory irregularities, misappropriation of public funds, and criminal misconduct.
  • A high-level delegation from the Union Ministry of Education was recently stuck on campus due to protests, highlighting the ongoing unrest.

Why It Matters: Probe into Tezpur University corruption affects public funds and institutional integrity.

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