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News1815-12-2025, 16:00

Tezpur University: Students on 9-hr strike demand VC's ouster over irregularities.

  • Tezpur University students and stakeholders staged a 9-hour hunger strike.
  • They demand the removal of VC Shambhu Nath Singh over alleged financial irregularities.
  • Protests have caused a university shutdown since late November, with limited relaxation for exams.
  • The Tezpur University United Forum (TUUF) criticizes the Ministry of Education's silence despite prior assurances.
  • Other grievances include alleged disrespect to Zubeen Garg and deforestation under the VC's administration.

Why It Matters: University protests expose governance failures and demand accountability.

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