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Haryana Forms Panel As CCSHAU Students Continue Protest

The four-member panel will engage with students who are demanding the vice-chancellor’s resignation following a lathi-charge over stipend changes.

The students at CCSHAU, Hisar, have been protesting since June 10 in the wake of a clash with university staff. (HT File)
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Students at CCSHAU, Hisar continue their protest for the tenth day on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Overview

  • The protest began on June 10 when students opposed hiking stipend eligibility to 75% marks and scrapping seat reservations for Land Donation Villages.
  • A lathi-charge by university staff injured nearly 20 students, leading police to file FIRs and suspend several guards and officials.
  • The administration suspended the contested scholarship amendments on June 17 and formed a three-member committee to negotiate with protesters.
  • Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini formed a four-member panel on June 20 to directly address student grievances.
  • Demonstrators insist on the removal of Vice-Chancellor BR Kamboj and will hold a ‘Justice for Students’ mahapanchayat in Hisar on June 24 with support from opposition parties.