Manipur University Community cancels suspension of agitation

The Manipur University Community has been "compelled" to cancel its temporary suspension of agitation, after a fresh order by the HRD ministry "failed to uphold the commitment" on which stakeholders had reached a mutual agreement.

Manipur University Teachers' Association spokesperson N Debananda told reporters yesterday that it has been forced to resume the over 76-day long agitation, as the new order by the ministry does not mention critical points agreed upon.

He said it does away with the "most important point" discussed in the August 16 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that "during the period of inquiry and until follow-up action on the inquiry report by the competent authority, preferably within of 15 days, (Vice-Chancellor) Prof A P Pandey will be on leave."
"We are shocked, disappointed and felt insulted after seeing the HRD Ministry order," Debananda said, adding, "as the ministry did not abide by the agreement reached upon, the University Community, too, has decided to drop their commitment."