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Jadavpur University Postpones Executive Council Meeting
Jadavpur University had a big meeting planned for August 6 to talk about teacher promotions.
The university’s boss, Chiranjib Bhattacharjee, said the meeting was delayed because of "unavoidable circumstances."
Some teachers’ groups, like ABRSM and JUTA, are upset because they think the people on the council were chosen unfairly.
JUTA says the meeting is needed to keep the university running, while ABRSM wants the meeting cancelled.
The governor’s office and the higher‑education department also got involved, adding more pressure on the university.
Jadavpur University postponed its executive council meeting originally set for August 6.
The postponement was justified by the vice‑chancellor as due to "unavoidable circumstances."
Teachers’ groups, including the RSS‑affiliated ABRSM and the JUTA, have opposed the meeting over alleged illegal election of council representatives.
JUTA plans a sustained protest next week, citing the university’s inability to function without the council meeting.
The governor’s office had previously urged the VC not to hold the meeting in May, and the higher‑education department reportedly pressured the VC.
- Who
- Vice‑chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee, teachers’ groups ABRSM and JUTA
- What
- Postponement of the executive council meeting
- Where
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- When
- Originally scheduled for August 6, postponed on the preceding Saturday
- Why
- Stated as "unavoidable circumstances" and objections over alleged illegal election of council representatives
Key facts
- University
- Jadavpur University
- Meeting Date
- August 6, 2024 (postponed)
- Vice-Chancellor
- Chiranjib Bhattacharjee
- Teachers’ Association
- JUTA
- Teachers’ Organization
- ABRSM
Quotes
Vice‑chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee
Vice‑chancellor of Jadavpur University
“We are happy that the meeting has been deferred. First, teachers’ representatives to the council should be elected democratically in accordance with the statute. Only then should the council meet.”
telegraphindia.com
“If the university’s highest decision‑making body is not allowed to meet, how will the university function? The meeting was called to discuss a simple agenda such as teachers’ promotions.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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