CPI to BJP : Do not saffronize MU
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 18 2016:
CPI Manipur State Council has asked BJP
not to interfere in the functioning of Manipur University.
In a statement, the left party alleged that the varsity has not
been to see a new VC even after the service superannuation
of former VC Prof HNK Sarma due to BJP's effort to
saffronize the university by appointing a Professor from an
outside University who has RSS link as the VC.
CPI Manipur State Council further alleged that BJP
Manipur Pradesh on the other hand has been lobbying with
the Union HRD Ministry in favour of a local senior Professor.
Recently, a Professor of Manipur University had written to
the President and Prime Minister regarding undue interference
from the Centre while appointing top posts in Central Gov-
ernment institutes located in the State.
CPI further said that the Centre had cut down the funds
provided to Manipur University ever since NDA formed the
Government.
Such unwanted change of policy had hindered normal
functioning of academic activities and carrying out research
works, the party said.
CPI further said that the party along with intellectuals and
students would stand against BJP's effort to saffronize Central
Government institutes of the State.