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Jadavpur University students hold demonstration, prevent VC from leaving

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Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) Protesting against the authorities’ decision to defer the admission test process for six undergraduate courses in humanities, Jadavpur University students staged a demonsration before the Vice Chancellor’s office, preventing him as also other Executive Council members from leaving the premises on Tuesday evening.

The demonstration, that began in front of Aurobindo Bhavan, the administrative headquarters, on Monday night, was on at till late Tuesday.

The immediate trigger for the unrest was the varsity Executive Council’s decision to extend the date for submission of admission forms for the six courses by a week from June 26 to July 2 and put stop to the admission process in the interim due to some legal issues.

West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee had on more than one occasion spoken against the JU holding admission tests for undergraduate courses in some subjects, while admitting students on the basis of plus two results in some courses.

Questioning the transparency of such tests, he opined that the university could not follow two different set of rules for admission.

On Tuesday, Chatterjee said the students should not spoil the environment of the university.

“There should be an environment fit for studies, which should not be polluted repeatedly, this is not just for Jadavpur University, it applies everywhere.

“There will always some who will spoil the environment, students can fail to understand but one needs to make them understand,” he added.

Vice Chancellor Suranjan Das said the university EC would decide on the fate of the admission tests after receiving the legal board’s opinion.

“Some legal questions arose in the meeting of the Executive Council regarding the admission tests, its pattern and whether it can be conducted or not. We sought the advice of the highest seat of Legal Board, once it arrives, the decision will be declared after hold a meeting of the executive council. Due to this legal issue we have stopped the examination,” he said.

He also said that while exercising their democratic rights, the students must not curb the democratic rights of others.

“It is unfortunate that the students have gheraoed (besieged) us since yesterday. When I was leaving along with other faculties we were not allowed to leave,” the VC said.

According to a protesting student, they want to know about the legal complications and why the authorities did not think of that any legal complication that could arise before coming up with the notification issued on June 9 about the admission tests.

“There was a notification stating that six departments will take admissions tests and the admission process will continue on the basis of marks obtained, we want this rule to be declared again,” the student 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

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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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