Gauhati University Students Stage Protest Over Gate Closure, Registrar’s Remarks

Hundreds of students staged a protest at Gauhati University on Monday against the registrar, alleging that he made inappropriate remarks about the student community and refused to hear their concerns over the early closure of the university gate. The protest began after a group of students approached the registrar’s office to submit a memorandum regarding difficulties faced by students after the university gate is closed at 5 pm. According to the protesting students, the registrar allegedly told them to “get out” when they approached his office to submit the memorandum. The students said the alleged remarks and the manner in which they were treated prompted them to launch the protest. The protesting students gathered outside the registrar’s office and raised slogans demanding that their concerns be addressed. The students later moved to the vice-chancellor’s office and staged a demonstration there as well. The students said the closure of the university gate at 5 pm has caused difficulties for those who need to enter or leave the campus after that time. They had sought the university administration’s intervention on the issue through the memorandum . The protesters demanded that the university authorities address their concerns and take steps to resolve the difficulties faced by students. The demonstration continued on the university campus as students pressed for a response from the administration. Further details regarding the university administration’s response to the students’ allegations are awaited. Also Read: Gauhati University Gets Rs 109 Crore Grant for Infrastructure Development