IIIT Basara students likely to go on strike again
Among various demands made by the students during their week-long protest, demand was also made for the appointment of the regular vice-chancellor but the government posted once again an in-charge vice-chancellor Venkata Ramana.
The students of Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), popularly known IIIT-Basara are likely to go on strike again. According to media reports, the students are upset as most of the promises made by Education Minister P Sabita Indra Reddy have remained on paper even after a month. Among various demands made by the students during their week-long protest, demand was also made for the appointment of the regular vice-chancellor but the government posted once again an in-charge vice-chancellor Venkata Ramana.
Reminding the government about the deadline that they have issued, students of IIIT Basara tweeted, “A gentle reminder, 48 hrs to go! #ChancellorAppointment [Sic].” As all the 7,000 students on the campus are gearing up to launch another massive strike, the administration has given an eight-day semester break to the students, which according to them was unprecedented and was intended to suppress organising themselves.
“We have been informed that the campus security was asked to take photos and videos of any activity relating to organising protests. It seems the police and the administration are getting ready to act against those who would lead the protest. But, we remain steadfast and will go ahead with the protest,” A student governing council member told the New Indian Express. She added that the only concern was the forecast for heavy rains as they may affect the students’ health.
Food poisoning at IIIT Basara
A recently recorded incident stated that 150 RGUKT students were admitted to a hospital after eating sub-standard food at the mess on the campus. In fact, when the students went on strike, their demands included serving quality food at the mess and supplying clean drinking water.
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