Tezpur University is in turmoil! In a shocking turn of events, the Vice-Chancellor, Shambhu Nath Singh, has gone missing, leaving the university in a state of crisis. But here's where it gets controversial—a senior professor, Dhruba Kumar Bhattacharyya, has stepped in and taken charge as the Acting Vice-Chancellor, despite ongoing protests and accusations against Singh.
The university community has been up in arms for over two months, demanding Singh's removal. They claim that his financial mismanagement and frequent absences have caused administrative paralysis, campus deterioration, and academic disruptions. With Singh nowhere to be found since September, the situation reached a boiling point, prompting Assam's Chief Minister to intervene.
Amidst the chaos, Professor Bhattacharyya took the reins as Acting V-C, citing a university statute that empowers the senior-most professor to act in the V-C's absence. However, this move has sparked further controversy. The appointment of Joya Chakraborty as Pro-Vice Chancellor, made by Singh and the Board of Management, was met with fierce opposition. Protestors argue that any decisions made under Singh's leadership are invalid.
The question remains: Can Professor Bhattacharyya bring stability to the university, or will the controversy surrounding Singh's absence continue to overshadow the institution's progress? The fate of Tezpur University hangs in the balance, leaving students and staff eager for a resolution.
