Just comparing the movement of students the NEHU and JNU The students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in India have gone on strikes multiple times over the years, often for reasons tied to political, economic, and academic concerns. Some of the prominent reasons for their strikes include: 1. Fee Hikes: One of the most significant protests occurred in 2019 when students opposed a massive hike in hostel fees, which they argued would make education unaffordable for students from economically weaker sections. The protest garnered national attention and led to a partial rollback of the proposed hikes. 2. Curbing of Autonomy and Democratic Spaces: Students have protested against alleged attempts by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and democratic spaces on campus. This includes opposition to administrative changes perceived as undermining the institution’s democratic traditions. 3. Privatization of Education: JNU students have frequently raised their voices against policies they interpret as moves toward the privatization and commercialization of education, arguing that such policies go against the university's inclusive ethos. 4. Political Reasons: JNU has a long tradition of political activism. Students have organized strikes over broader national issues, such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, and concerns over rising communalism. 5. Harassment and Safety Concerns: Protests have also erupted over issues of campus safety and incidents of harassment. For example, students have demanded better safety measures, particularly for women. 6. Academic Freedom: Strikes have been held against changes in syllabi, interference in academic appointments, or alleged attempts to influence the institution's academic policies by external political ideologies. 7. Alleged Police Brutality: There have been instances where students protested against police action on campus or during their demonstrations, such as the confrontation during the 2019 fee hike protests. 8. Internet and Technology Access: During the COVID-19 pandemic, students raised concerns about unequal access to online education and demanded measures to support those from marginalized backgrounds. These protests often highlight the tension between JNU's long-standing tradition of activism and the broader socio-political developments in India. The issues of NEHU seems little bit strange well the students and the teachers knows best
From the representatives of the university it is clear that the university has not grown over the years. The holistic integrated ambience is missing. The issues raised are the result of an old archaic colonial mindset over the years crippling and stifling productivity. Today, with the massive technological transformation the university functioning appears anachronistic and out of sink. People who have been responsible for such a situation should be identified and held responsible. It is sad that people of merit have been undermined.... A good panel discussion initiated by the Shillong Times.
If the vc can't justify and bring dignity the position he hold,and upgrade the institution,it's better for him to step down.youth and state future should not be compromise.
Very interesting topics each week but unfortunately the audio is so pathetic that the whole program is lost .Why can't each individual have a lapel Mike .
It is a matter of concern . Stagnations started. I know this drama will continue for many more days if the law does not act in the favor of the university. The law cannot force the VC to resign and the VC will not resign hunger strike is on. But wait are the students concern about their academic? It is also the the sole duty of the students to contribute to the university by achieving excellency in their academic. I am a proud father of a NEHU student who scored first class first. Students teachers will come and go but NEHU must not go from the state
I think the students issues should come first bcos without the students the university would not even exists. Theyre the major stakeholders of the university
interesting yet disappointed of one opted out Moushumi 50 years of Nehu birthed two universities and another too perhaps quite a huge number of its alumni would be very nostalgic with this university recalling Dulcie Lodge for admission forms later Horseshoe Building before the students engaged with history of Shillong as it began from the palace of the maharaja of mayurbhanj(now NLU) next from the palace of the queen of Bijni before the present Campus in the last episode on nehu mention was made of its first VC CDS Devanesan also recalling how this VC literally dancing with the students in their meet and the best student-couple on the floor declared perhaps professors who were there from the start and retired from this university could be in touch as well we desire the President of the country and the concerned ministry take further note beyond the inquiry committee with the students in hunger strike in mind in conclusion perhaps this university had produced a bureaucrat at the highest level of the state...
The problem in NEHU starts when the BJP government puts the RSS and BJP members who lack academic qualification aand competency in this university for it's political conveniences. What a shame.
Bah Ben, the man of the hour right from our early days in our sunday schools🙏
Just comparing the movement of students the NEHU and JNU
The students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in India have gone on strikes multiple times over the years, often for reasons tied to political, economic, and academic concerns. Some of the prominent reasons for their strikes include:
1. Fee Hikes:
One of the most significant protests occurred in 2019 when students opposed a massive hike in hostel fees, which they argued would make education unaffordable for students from economically weaker sections. The protest garnered national attention and led to a partial rollback of the proposed hikes.
2. Curbing of Autonomy and Democratic Spaces:
Students have protested against alleged attempts by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and democratic spaces on campus. This includes opposition to administrative changes perceived as undermining the institution’s democratic traditions.
3. Privatization of Education:
JNU students have frequently raised their voices against policies they interpret as moves toward the privatization and commercialization of education, arguing that such policies go against the university's inclusive ethos.
4. Political Reasons:
JNU has a long tradition of political activism. Students have organized strikes over broader national issues, such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, and concerns over rising communalism.
5. Harassment and Safety Concerns:
Protests have also erupted over issues of campus safety and incidents of harassment. For example, students have demanded better safety measures, particularly for women.
6. Academic Freedom:
Strikes have been held against changes in syllabi, interference in academic appointments, or alleged attempts to influence the institution's academic policies by external political ideologies.
7. Alleged Police Brutality:
There have been instances where students protested against police action on campus or during their demonstrations, such as the confrontation during the 2019 fee hike protests.
8. Internet and Technology Access:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, students raised concerns about unequal access to online education and demanded measures to support those from marginalized backgrounds.
These protests often highlight the tension between JNU's long-standing tradition of activism and the broader socio-political developments in India.
The issues of NEHU seems little bit strange well the students and the teachers knows best
Appreciate Ymphaidien's bold closing remaks
From the representatives of the university it is clear that the university has not grown over the years. The holistic integrated ambience is missing. The issues raised are the result of an old archaic colonial mindset over the years crippling and stifling productivity. Today, with the massive technological transformation the university functioning appears anachronistic and out of sink.
People who have been responsible for such a situation should be identified and held responsible.
It is sad that people of merit have been undermined....
A good panel discussion initiated by the Shillong Times.
Dr Benjamin ❤❤❤
Please do something about NEHU Tura campus as well. Lots of things are not addressed
Agree with your talk...❤❤❤❤
Maam Sukalpa hit the nail on the head what exactly ails Nehu in particular and higher education in the country today in general.
NEHU stood as the pride of NE
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If the vc can't justify and bring dignity the position he hold,and upgrade the institution,it's better for him to step down.youth and state future should not be compromise.
Very interesting topics each week but unfortunately the audio is so pathetic that the whole program is lost .Why can't each individual have a lapel Mike .
It is a matter of concern . Stagnations started. I know this drama will continue for many more days if the law does not act in the favor of the university. The law cannot force the VC to resign and the VC will not resign hunger strike is on. But wait are the students concern about their academic? It is also the the sole duty of the students to contribute to the university by achieving excellency in their academic. I am a proud father of a NEHU student who scored first class first. Students teachers will come and go but NEHU must not go from the state
I think the students issues should come first bcos without the students the university would not even exists. Theyre the major stakeholders of the university
We dont understand the agitation in nehu.who is the student,prof,vc .if the student become prof or vc.why they spent time to go to nehu every day
interesting yet disappointed of one opted out Moushumi 50 years of Nehu birthed two universities and another too perhaps quite a huge number of its alumni would be very nostalgic with this university recalling Dulcie Lodge for admission forms later Horseshoe Building before the students engaged with history of Shillong as it began from the palace of the maharaja of mayurbhanj(now NLU) next from the palace of the queen of Bijni before the present Campus in the last episode on nehu mention was made of its first VC CDS Devanesan also recalling how this VC literally dancing with the students in their meet and the best student-couple on the floor declared perhaps professors who were there from the start and retired from this university could be in touch as well we desire the President of the country and the concerned ministry take further note beyond the inquiry committee with the students in hunger strike in mind in conclusion perhaps this university had produced a bureaucrat at the highest level of the state...
We are getting opinions only from the same group of people in every scenarios 😂😂😂
Whose opinion do you want?
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Please stop saffronisation of education in NE
What about you will you stop the Christianisation in NE?
@unongpyrta offcourse our Country stands on the pillars of Secularism.
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Agree almost all NE especially meghalaya education was Christianization but yet when other' follow suit they're against it.
What a shame.
We are getting opinions only from the same group of peoples in every scenarios but i feel sad all the situations break from Nehu
This slot is lifeless and lacks all aspects of the participants even the anchors intro has dragged needlessly. Dry simply.
The problem in NEHU starts when the BJP government puts the RSS and BJP members who lack academic qualification aand competency in this university for it's political conveniences. What a shame.
We are getting opinions only from the same group of peoples in every scenarios but i feel sad all the situations break from Nehu