Overview

• The university said the Vice-Chancellor neither disrespected Zubeen Garg nor blocked condolence events, noting he was away for a family medical emergency, spoke to students by video on September 21, and joined the Shradhanjali on September 22.
• The phrase “don’t make things funny” was described as contextually intended to preserve the solemnity of the tribute rather than dismiss student concerns.
• Officials acknowledged a misspelling of the singer’s name and a mistyped student group email that delayed a class suspension notice, with the V-C apologizing and pledging an enquiry.
• Student elections on September 20 proceeded as scheduled under the Returning Officer and district administration, which the university said ensured procedural continuity without celebrations.
• The V-C rejected allegations of financial misuse, said a Russia trip was funded by the host institution, asserted no obligation to respond to the unregistered TUTA, and proposed a campus statue, an honoris causa degree, a scholarship, and a Swahid Bedi.