Protest Sparks Calls for Vice Chancellor's Removal at Haryana Agricultural University
Students at Haryana Agricultural University protest against Vice Chancellor B R Kamboj, demanding his removal during a Mahapanchayat gathering. The students, backed by politicians and unions, assert that the VC ordered a lathicharge against them. The government forms a committee to address demands amid accusations of political influence.
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At Haryana Agricultural University in Hisar, students have intensified their protests, demanding the ouster of Vice Chancellor B R Kamboj. Their call was voiced at a Mahapanchayat outside the university, where opposition leaders joined to show solidarity.
Amid allegations that Kamboj ordered a forceful crackdown on protesting students, the demonstrators have maintained their stance, asserting that his presence hinders a fair investigation. The government convened a committee, including education and public works ministers, to negotiate with the students, but tensions persist.
The demonstrations have gained backing from notable political figures and farmer leaders. While the government's committee accedes to several student demands, the insistence on the VC's removal has ignited accusations of political meddling.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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