Campus Crisis: AMU Protests Amplify Amid Fee Hike Controversy
Protests at Aligarh Muslim University have reached a fourth day, with students demanding a fee hike rollback, long-awaited student elections, and removal of key officials. Opposition MPs are urging the Vice-Chancellor for action over reported police excesses. A resolution dialogue is reportedly underway.
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Aligarh Muslim University's campus is a hotbed of unrest as protests demanding reforms enter their fourth day. Students are boycotting classes, insisting on reversing a steep fee hike, conducting long-due elections, and removing senior officials believed to be responsible for the turmoil.
Sunday saw the protestors rallying at the Bab-e-Syed gate in an indefinite sit-in, gaining momentum as political figures voiced their support. Opposing MPs, alongside Congress MP Imran Masood, are calling for a probe into police actions against protesters, with demands for the immediate rollback of unfavorable policies.
As tensions escalate, sources indicate that university officials are attempting to broker peace. Meanwhile, the All India AMU Old Boys' Association has criticized the administration's handling of the protests, citing a concerning crackdown on student demonstrators. The resolution remains uncertain as dialogues continue.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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