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ABVP Seeks CBI Probe Into Jadavpur PhD Admissions
The ABVP, a student organisation, has asked for investigations at Jadavpur University.
It says there may have been corruption in PhD admissions.
It also wants officials to examine claims about “anti-national activities.”
The group asked for an investigation into damage allegedly done to the university emblem during unrest on August 20.
It also raised allegations involving an office bearer of the Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association.
The demands were submitted to Governor R N Ravi, who is also described as the university’s Chancellor.
ABVP said investigations should be fair and free from political influence.
It also asked for action against anyone found responsible and for the university’s academic environment to return to normal.
The ABVP asked Bengal Governor and Jadavpur University Chancellor R N Ravi to order a CBI probe into alleged corruption in PhD admissions.
The student organisation also sought an inquiry into alleged “anti-national activities” linked to the university.
ABVP demanded investigation into an August 20 incident involving the alleged breaking of the university emblem from a gate.
It sought an impartial inquiry into allegations against a Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association office bearer.
The organisation urged prompt legal or administrative action against those found responsible and steps to restore a normal academic environment.
- Who
- The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, led by a delegation including Shubhabrata Adhikary and Neelkantha Bhattacharya, made the demands.
- What
- The ABVP sought a CBI probe into alleged PhD admissions corruption and investigations into several other university-related allegations.
- Where
- The demands concern Jadavpur University and were submitted to the Bengal Governor and university Chancellor R N Ravi.
- When
- The memorandum was submitted on Friday; the emblem-related incident was alleged to have occurred on August 20.
- Why
- The ABVP said alleged irregularities should be investigated impartially and that action should follow against anyone found responsible.
Key facts
- Organisation
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)
- Institution
- Jadavpur University
- Main demand
- A Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged corruption in PhD admissions
- Additional allegation
- Claims of “anti-national activities” associated with the university
- Incident cited
- The alleged breaking of the university emblem from a gate during unrest on August 20
- Recipient
- Bengal Governor and Jadavpur University Chancellor R N Ravi
- Stated objective
- An impartial investigation and restoration of a normal academic environment
Quotes
Neelkantha Bhattacharya
ABVP state secretary
“Every allegation or instance of irregularity at an institution of higher education with the legacy and stature of Jadavpur University must be investigated impartially, keeping political influence completely aside.”,”Effective steps must also be taken to restore a normal and conducive academic environment at the university.””
telegraphindia.com
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