Tensions at Tezpur University escalated significantly on Thursday, December 4, as students and faculty engaged in massive protests against the rumored appointment of Dr. Joya Chakraborty as the institution’s Pro-Vice Chancellor. The campus has been closed for the sixth consecutive day, with demonstrators alleging that her appointment was made “arbitrarily” and without proper stakeholder consultation.
Although an official announcement regarding Dr. Chakraborty’s appointment has yet to be issued, students at the protest site condemned the decision and began chanting slogans against her. Sources indicate that Dr. Chakraborty, a senior professor in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, has held various administrative roles at the university in the past. However, her promotion to Pro-VC occurs amidst an escalating crisis concerning Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, whose removal has become a demand among students.
The protests intensified overnight, with students burning tires, raising slogans, and holding rallies throughout the university grounds. Faculty members also joined the protests, voicing concerns over a “breakdown of transparency” and calling for government intervention.
On December 3, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported he had discussed the situation with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In a statement shared on X, Sarma urged the Minister to expedite the appointment of a Pro-Vice Chancellor “pending an impartial enquiry into the conduct of the current Vice Chancellor, so that academic stability is maintained.” He expressed optimism that the issues could be resolved swiftly with the Centre’s support.
Despite the government’s reassurances, the protests show no signs of subsiding. Students argue that Dr. Chakraborty’s appointment without consultation exemplifies a broader administrative failure at the university. The ongoing shutdown has disrupted academic activities, raising concerns about examinations and semester schedules.
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Publish Date: 2025-12-04 21:00:00
