Lucknow,
01 Sept (HS): Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Karyakartas held a
major protest today at Shri Ram Swarup Memorial University (SRMU) against
severe administrative irregularities. The demonstration, which highlighted
issues of student harassment, arbitrary fees, and the questionable recognition
of its law degree, turned confrontational when the university administration
allegedly deployed police forces, who then lathi-charged the peacefully
protesting students as they sought a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor.
The
protest was organized after students' questions regarding the university's
policies were repeatedly ignored. The situation escalated when a student
delegation attempting to meet with Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vikas Mishra was met
with police force instead of dialogue. ABVP is now demanding an immediate and
direct conversation with the Vice-Chancellor, the unconditional reinstatement
of the expelled students, and complete transparency regarding the Law program's
affiliation with the Bar Council of India (BCI).
The
ABVP has accused the university of multiple transgressions that jeopardize
students' futures. Key among these are the ongoing deception since 2022 about
the law degree's BCI recognition, the unconstitutional expulsion of students
Adarsh Pandey and Abhay Ram Tripathi for raising these concerns, the imposition
of exorbitant and arbitrary fines for late fees, and the administration's
opposition to a student-led 'Tiranga Yatra' on August 15th.
Issuing
a stern warning, ABVP's Awadh State Secretary, Pushpendra Bajpai, stated,
This protest by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad will continue
until the Vice-Chancellor himself comes forward to speak with the students, the
expelled students are reinstated with dignity, and the situation regarding the
law degree's recognition is clarified. We will not tolerate any injustice
against student interests. The organization has vowed to continue its
demonstration on campus until all demands are met.
Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi
