BGSB University Teachers Association Declare “Fast Unto Death” in Protest Against Suspension of its President

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RAJOURI MAR 03:-The faculty members of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), under the banner of the BGSBU Teachers Association (BGSBUTA), have escalated their protest by declaring a “Fast Unto Death” following the suspension of Dr. Parvez Abdullah, the President of BGSBUTA.

Dr. Abdullah, a respected academician and a vocal advocate for faculty rights, was suspended under circumstances that the faculty strongly condemn as arbitrary and unjust. In response, the BGSBUTA initially launched a pen-down strike, bringing academic and administrative activities to a halt. However, with no constructive response from the university administration, the association has now taken the extreme step of an indefinite hunger strike until the suspension order is revoked. Dr. Abdullah has gone for fast unto death and has joined by other faculty members of the University.

The protesting faculty members assert that the suspension of Dr. Abdullah is not just an attack on an individual but a direct assault on academic freedom, faculty rights, and democratic values within the university. They demand immediate intervention from higher authorities, including the Chancellor and the government, to ensure justice prevails.

The situation at BGSBU remains tense as faculty members stand united, refusing to back down until their demands are met. With academic activities disrupted and morale at an all-time low, the administration is under pressure to address the crisis before it further escalates.