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Summary:

Tezpur University in Assam, India, has been in turmoil following protests against Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, accused of corruption and disrespect. The protests, led by the Tezpur University United Forum (TUUF), resulted in a complete shutdown of the university. Amidst the unrest, the senior-most faculty member, Professor Dhruba Kumar Bhattacharyya, invoking the Tezpur University Act of 1993, has assumed the role of acting Vice-Chancellor. Students and faculty continue to demand an investigation into Singh’s alleged wrongdoings, and the shutdown remains in effect until their demands are met. The situation has disrupted academic activities, leading to the cancellation of end-of-term examinations.

News Article:

Tezpur University Gripped by Unrest: Senior Professor Assumes Charge as Acting Vice-Chancellor Amid Shutdown

Tezpur, Assam – December 5, 2025: Tezpur University is in a state of disruption as protests against Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh have led to a complete shutdown of the institution for the past seven days. In a dramatic turn of events, Dhruba Kumar Bhattacharyya, the senior-most faculty member, has stepped in to assume the role of acting Vice-Chancellor, citing provisions of the Tezpur University Act of 1993.

The unrest, spearheaded by the Tezpur University United Forum (TUUF), began in mid-September with accusations of corruption and disrespect leveled against VC Singh. Protesters allege a series of wrongdoings, including fiscal irregularities and environmentally damaging practices, such as the felling of trees on campus. The situation escalated following an incident where Singh was accused of disrespecting a cultural icon, the late Zubeen Garg.

“We were waiting for the ministry to intervene, but they remained silent,” said a senior professor, alleging collusion between the authorities and VC Singh.

The protests intensified on November 29, leading to a complete shutdown of all university activities, including academic programs and examinations. The university has been non-functional for a week, forcing the administration to cancel end-of-term examinations and reschedule them at a later date.

Professor Bhattacharyya, from the Computer Science and Engineering department, has formally notified the Union Ministry of Education about his assumption of the acting Vice-Chancellor role.

Students and faculty alike are adamant that the shutdown will continue until a thorough investigation into the allegations against VC Singh is launched. The Tezpur University Teachers’ Association (TUTA) and Tezpur University Non-Teaching Employees’ Association (TUNTEA) have expressed their full support for the ongoing agitation.

The situation at Tezpur University remains tense, with the future of the institution hanging in the balance.

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