MSF boycotts DM College of Science election
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 26 2015:
Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF) on Monday said it will boycott holding election of DM College of Science scheduled for November 2 .
The student body alleged that two students of DM College of Science went to take forms to contest in the election but the Principal refused to give them the forms since the last date was over.
During a press meet held at MSF head office, Keishamthong Top Leirak, MSF President Md Serajuddin said that Directorate of Education (U), Manipur Government already notified to hold the election of all colleges of Manipur on November 2.The last date of nomination was on Monday, October 26 .
Two students of DM College of Science namely Usham Gyaneshore (1st Semester) and Elangbam Anand (1st Semester) went to take forms on Monday to contest the election.
Principal of the College P Ranbir refused them to give forms and said that last date was over, said the MSF President while adding that Directorate of Education (U) notified that that last date of taking forms and nomination was till 3 pm of Monday.
The Principal challenged the order of the Directorate of Education (U) and told them that the last date was October 24 and an order was already issued before.
Md Serajuddin said that many students in other colleges were allowed to take forms till Monday as per the order of the Directorate of Education (U).
MSF tried to contact the Principal but could not meet him and when inquired they were told that the Principal was not given the right to take such decision by any official of Education (U) .
Announcing to the boycott of the election, MSF President also demanded Education Minister and Education (U) to look into the matter and take action against the Principal and warned to take its own actions if the authorities fail to do so.