The Dhanamanjuri University authorities on Thursday have resolved to release the outcomes concerning the appointments of both teaching and non-teaching staff of the versity, during a Syndicate Meeting held at the Administrative Block of the versity.
This decision follows deliberations chaired by Gyan Prakash, commissioner of Higher Education and vice-chancellor (in-charge) of DM University, who affirmed the Syndicate’s endorsement of the imminent staff appointment disclosures.
Addressing the media, Gyan Prakash emphasised the Syndicate’s unanimous approval and highlighted the forthcoming announcement of results by Thursday evening.
Furthermore, he outlined the procedural steps for appointing a new Vice Chancellor, disclosing that a roster of qualified professors would be submitted to a select committee.
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Subsequently, the committee’s recommendations will guide the final appointment decision for the new VC, he said, urging the students to discontinue protest activities, highlighting that their demands were actively being addressed, urging students to focus on their studies.
He acknowledged challenges stemming from a shortage of non-teaching personnel but assured prompt measures to alleviate these issues, emphasising the university’s steadfast commitment to expediting academic sessions and result declarations.
Despite these assurances, the Students' Union of Dhanamanjuri University has announced to continue with the ongoing hunger strike until the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor is formally confirmed.
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Ksh Dijen, general secretary of the DMU Student Union, addressing demonstrators at the protest site at IMA Panthoibi Community Hall in Thangmeiband, Imphal, reiterated their stance, citing the necessity for tangible confirmation through official appointment letters.
While acknowledging recent progress attributed to student activism, Dijen critiqued the administration’s reactive approach to addressing student concerns.
The students’ union has been on a hunger strike for the past nine days, and their condition is deteriorating.
