Governor Urged by Students not to play with their future & Take Urgent Action Amid University Governance Crisis: Future Hangs
University Governance Crisis: Future of Students Hangs in Balance as Governor willfully Delays Assent on University Amendment Bill
SHIMLA
India Reporter Today
In a distressing turn of events, the prestigious [University Name] has been embroiled in a governance crisis for over 8 months, stemming from the indifferent attitude of the Governor towards signing the University Amendment Bill 2022. This delay, purportedly driven by issues of prestige and an adamant stance against the constitution, has left the Chief Minister’s office in limbo, unable to appoint a regular Vice-Chancellor (VC) since July 2022.
With no regular VC in place, the university is being managed by an acting VC who lacks the necessary powers to make crucial decisions. Consequently, the future of both students and teachers hangs precariously in the balance, as the academic environment remains tumultuous and uncertain.
Frustrated by the prolonged impasse, stakeholders of the university, including students and faculty, have made a fervent appeal to the Governor, urging him to prioritize the welfare of the institution over personal ego and prestige. They implore the Governor to swiftly sign the University Amendment Bill 2022, allowing the Chief Minister to appoint a regular VC without further delay.
The situation has been exacerbated by the looming specter of the announcement of the Lok Sabha election code of conduct.
With time running out, there is an urgent plea to resolve the crisis and appoint a regular VC before the election constraints further hinder the process.
In their plea to the Governor, stakeholders emphasize the dire consequences of prolonging the deadlock, highlighting the detrimental impact on the academic and administrative functioning of the university.
They beseech the Governor to prioritize the future of the students, who are bearing the brunt of the political standoff between the Governor and the Congress government.
As the university community braces for an uncertain future, the fate of Agriculture Unicersity hangs in the balance, with hopes pinned on a swift resolution to the governance crisis that has engulfed the institution.
