Students vacated admin building, will attend office: JNU VC; JNUSU dismisses claim

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 12 2019 | 10:55 AM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru University vice-chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar said on Thursday that he will against start attending office along with other officials as the administration block, which was occupied by protesting students, was "free".

The agitating students, however, said they will not vacate the administration block till their demands, including rollback of hostel fee hike, are met.

The Delhi High Court had directed the Delhi Police on Wednesday to provide adequate security to the JNU vice-chancellor, registrar and other officials when they enter the administration block on Thursday.

The administration building is free of students, Jagadesh Kumar told PTI, adding, "Rectors, registrar and other staff entering the building for work. I will also be with them in the office."

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

More From This Section

First Published: Dec 12 2019 | 10:55 AM IST

Next Story