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JU row: VC meets agitating students, urges them to withdraw hunger strike
Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Amid the stalemate in Jadavpur University over the decision to scrap admission test for six under-graduate courses, Vice Chancellor Suranjan Das on Monday met the members of a student union on hunger strike over the past three days and requested them to withdraw their agitation.
The student union has, however, refused to call off the hunger strike unless the university authorities decide to bring back the admission tests.
Das insisted that as the VC, he is obliged to go by the decisions taken by university’s Executive Council, the highest decision-making body of the institute, and also said he is awaiting a directive from Governor Keshri Nath Tripathi – the ex-officio Chancellor – on the matter.
“As I am in the VC’s chair, I am obliged to go by the decisions taken by the Executive Council. I might have handled the issue differently had I not been in the chair. We are now waiting for the Governor’s advice on this issue,” he said.
Das told the agitating students he is in favour of the university’s autonomy and willing to work to safeguard their interests.
“I have approached the Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the university, as I am in favour of the university’s autonomy. We are hopeful that a suitable solution could be found,” he added.
Around 20 members of Arts Faculty Students’ Union (AFSU) started a hunger strike on July 6, two days after the university decided to do away with the system of holding entrance tests for admission to six under-graduate courses.
The students agitating outside the university’s main administrative building Aurobindo Bhavan, have alleged that the insitution’s autonomy was under threat and demanded reversal of the decision to scrap the admission tests.
“IF the VC is saying that he wants to protect the students’ interests, then he should act accordingly. The university authorities are responsible for the current situation here. So they must take steps to preserve the tradition of Jadavpur without conforming to any political pressure,” an agitating student said.
Meanwhile, a team from Jadavpur University Teachers Association (JUTA) on Monday met the Governor to apprise him about the current situation.
“We have informed him about a certain situation and certain legal points concerning the new admission process. We told him that we are worried about the condition of our students and asked him to take a decision. He has thoroughly listened to us and said he will consider our points,” said a member of JUTA.
“We want the admission process to conform to the first decision taken by the admission committee. We do not want something to be imposed on us from above,” he added.
The university, rated one of the best in the country academically, plunged into turmoil after the authorities – apparently under pressure from the West Bengal government – decided to do away with the system of holding entrance tests for admission to six under-graduate courses – Bengali, English, History, comparative literature, political science and philosophy.
In a reversal of a decision taken a week earlier, the university’s Executive Council in a July 4 resolution said for the coming academic year “under-graduate admission in arts should be conducted on the basis of marks obtained in the last board examination alone, without conducting any written admission test”.
–IANS
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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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