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Suspend professor accused of sexual misconduct, demand JNU students
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Jawaharlal Nehru University students on Friday staged a protest against the administration for delaying the suspension orders of a professor accused of sexual harassment.
“The administration is willingly delaying the suspension process of the accused thinking they can manage to strike a negotiation with the students by pressurising them and forcing them to take the case to internal complaints committee which is a body not trusted by any student here,” said one of the complainer studying at the School of Life Sciences.
“The university is in crisis. One side, Chairpersons, Deans are being replaced and now complainants are being intimidated and most of them has been confined to their rooms by administration since afternoon,” she alleged.
The protester also said that they were waiting outside the administration block but no official came as “all of them have left before their working hours”.
On Thursday night, seven students from the School of Life Science has filed a sexual harassment complaints at Vasant Kunj police station against Professor Atul Johari of the school.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Southwest, Milind Mahadeo Dumbre said: “We have registered an FIR under Section 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) (of the Indian Penal Code) but we have not summoned the accused for questioning as we are probing the matter.”
Scores of students gathered outside the administration block on Friday shouting slogans against the administration and the professor and demanding his immediate suspension.
“Why is administration scared of taking any action? Why aren’t they suspending him for a fair inquiry? If they deny our demand, we will launch a full-fledged movement in the entire campus and outside the police station,” another of the complainant students told IANS.
Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union President Geeta Kumari, who accompanied all the complainants to the police station on Thursday, claimed that the misconduct of the professor is “well-known” and made various other allegations against him.
Johari couldn’t be reached despite many repeated attempts. However, as per reports he has denied “all the charges” and has alleged that “these accusation by students is purposefully targeting him for his vocal advocacy of compulsory attendance which most students are against”.
But the complainants dismissed his claim.
Another complainant who has accused him of sexual misbehaviour asked how could someone can even think of comparing the harassment charges with attendance row. “There are few students among complainants who are pass-outs and have completed their PhD. We have proof of CCD footage, registry of attending labs about out attendance if needed,” she said.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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