Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Tezpur University VC on Leave Amid Protests
The Vice Chancellor of Tezpur University, Shambhu Nath Singh, has been asked to go on leave because there have been many protests against him.
Students and others have been protesting since mid-September.
They say he did not respect a famous cultural figure who passed away and that he has done things that are not good for the environment.
The government has set up a group to look into these problems and will take three months to report back.
A new person has been appointed to help run the university while this is happening.
Many teachers and officials have also left their jobs because of these issues.
Tezpur University Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh has been ordered to go on leave by the Ministry of Education.
Protests have been ongoing since mid-September over allegations of irregularities, deforestation, and disrespect to cultural icon Zubeen Garg.
A three-member enquiry panel has been formed to investigate the allegations, with a report due in three months.
Amrendra Kumar Das from IIT Guwahati has been appointed as Pro Vice Chancellor.
At least 11 faculty members and officials have resigned since the protests began.
- Who
- Tezpur University Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh and students
- What
- Protests and allegations of irregularities, deforestation, and disrespect to cultural icon Zubeen Garg
- When
- Since mid-September, with a 24-hour hunger strike on Monday
- Where
- Tezpur University, Assam, India
- Why
- Allegations of irregularities, deforestation, and disrespect to cultural icon Zubeen Garg
- Vice Chancellor
- Shambhu Nath Singh
- Protest Duration
- Since mid-September
- Enquiry Panel
- Three-member panel
- Report Deadline
- Three months
- Pro Vice Chancellor
- Amrendra Kumar Das
- Resignations
- 11 faculty members and officials
Sources
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Centre orders Tezpur University VC to proceed on leave, sets up enquiry panel
