Sehore: The crisis at VIT University Sehore escalated sharply after students launched a massive protest alleging poor food quality and contaminated drinking water in hostels. The agitation spiralled into violence, prompting Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav to take immediate cognisance and order strict action.
CM Yadav directed district in-charge minister Krishna Gaur to rush to the campus, interact with students, and ensure swift redressal of grievances. Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar was also instructed to conduct a detailed review of private universities across the state to safeguard student welfare. The CM stressed that food and water quality issues must be resolved without delay.
The situation deteriorated late Tuesday night as angry students vandalised property and set buses, cars and even an ambulance on fire. Over 4,000 hostel students had reportedly been facing food and water issues for months, with nearly 100 students hospitalised in Sehore, Ashta and Bhopal due to jaundice-like symptoms. While some students claimed deaths had occurred, the university administration denied the allegations.
Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar attacked the management, alleging exploitation and negligence. Meanwhile, NSUI demanded FIRs against those responsible, following which the Private University Regulatory Commission formed a three-member probe committee to submit a report in three days.
The administration has temporarily shut the university till December 8.
