Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Pune Scholars on Hunger Strike Over Fellowship Delays
Imagine smart students doing important research, but they need money.
The government gives fellowships, but the announcements are very late.
The students are now very upset and are refusing to eat.
They say the government does not care and is spending money in other places.
The students need money to finish their studies.
Some leaders agree with the students and tell them to protest in another place to get help.
BARTI, SARTHI, and MAHAJYOTI scholars are on hunger strike in Pune.
Protest is against delays in fellowship advertisements.
Students cite financial and mental distress due to delays.
VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar criticized government and supported the protesters.
Students demand the government address the issue and release funds.
- Who
- BARTI, SARTHI, and MAHAJYOTI scholars
- What
- Launched a hunger strike due to fellowship delays
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- Due to government delays in publishing fellowship advertisements, causing financial and mental distress.
Student Perspective
Government Perspective (Implicit)
Priorities
Student Perspective
The government is prioritizing skill development over research.
Government Perspective (Implicit)
No explicit stance in the article.
Fund Allocation
Student Perspective
Funds for fellowships are being diverted elsewhere.
Government Perspective (Implicit)
No explicit stance in the article.
- Protesting Groups
- BARTI, SARTHI, and MAHAJYOTI scholars
- Location
- Goodluck Chowk, Pune
- Key Issue
- Delays in fellowship advertisements
- BARTI Director-General
- Sunil Ware (blamed for delays)
- VBA Chief's Stance
- Criticized the government, advocated for Mantralaya protest