Despite limited morning relaxations for urgent departmental work, the shutdown continues. Meanwhile, teachers and staff have rejected Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s suggestion to appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor. The Tezpur University United Forum (TUUF) stated that their demand is not for a Pro-VC but for an immediate appointment of an acting VC and suspension of the current one. They also accused the CM of remaining silent for 76 days until the issue gained national attention.

Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi also criticised the CM, accusing him of trying to shield the VC. He added that the VC had previously faced a financial probe during his tenure at Patna University. With end-term exams cancelled and the VC staying away from campus since a September confrontation, unrest on campus continues to grow.

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