Student Groups Stage Protest at MDU Rohtak Over Bans and Recruitment Issues
Student organizations held a significant protest outside Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak on Monday. They organized a march across the university campus and presented a formal memorandum to the duty magistrate. The demonstrators voiced strong demands for the university to take immediate action.
Key Demands of the Protesters
The protesters presented several clear demands to the university administration. They called for the withdrawal of bans imposed on certain students and a faculty member. The groups insisted these restrictions were completely unjustified and needed to be revoked without delay.
Another major demand focused on the ongoing recruitment process at the university. The protesters demanded an immediate suspension of all recruitment activities. They expressed serious concerns about how these appointments were being conducted.
Allegations Against University Administration
Protesters made serious allegations against the university's vice-chancellor, Professor Rajbir Singh. They claimed there were multiple complaints of harassment against him, but no proper inquiry had been initiated to investigate these matters.
The student groups alleged that faculty recruitments were conducted through illegal means. They specifically mentioned monetary dealings being involved in the selection process. According to protesters, interviews were held in Delhi rather than at the university campus.
The selection of candidates from outside Haryana was described as a large-scale irregularity by the demonstrating students. They argued this practice violated established norms and procedures.
Protest Details and Police Response
The sit-in protest outside the university gate has been ongoing since January 1st according to participants. During Monday's march, students raised slogans expressing their grievances and demands.
The university administration responded by deploying heavy police presence on campus. This security measure was implemented following the vocal demonstrations by student groups.
Political Support for the Movement
The protest gained additional momentum when members of the Indian National Lok Dal's student wing joined the demonstration. The INSO representatives extended their support to the protesting students and participated actively in the sloganeering.
This political backing strengthened the protesters' position as they continued to press for their demands regarding university governance and recruitment practices.
