A Crisis Deepens at Tezpur University as Assam CM Seeks Rapid Intervention

The core issue at Tezpur University comes down to one thing: a protest that has been going for 75 days because students, teachers, and staff want the Vice Chancellor removed, and the Assam CM now wants the Centre to appoint a Pro-Vice Chancellor to stop the campus from slipping into a bigger crisis. The university has almost fully shut down, classes stopped, exams cancelled, and the demand is clear from every corner. A temporary head is needed immediately so academic life does not collapse further.

Why Tezpur University Reached a Breaking Point

The situation has been slowly heating for weeks, and now the pressure is overflowing. The protest didn’t start from a random issue. It began when the community felt the Vice Chancellor disrespected the public mourning after the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, and the administration’s reaction only fuelled more anger. People on campus say they felt ignored, unheard, and brushed aside.

As the days passed, more complaints appeared. Teachers began speaking about financial irregularities, missing processes, and strange administrative choices. Students shared stories about hostel troubles, research slowdowns, poor facilities, and the feeling that nothing was improving even after repeated questions.

The protest grew because each week brought another issue that felt too big to ignore.

CM Steps In and Asks Centre for Quick Pro-VC Appointment

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he spoke directly with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan about the urgency on campus. He asked for a Pro-Vice Chancellor to be appointed right away so academic stability does not fall apart fully.

His point was simple. While an official inquiry looks into the Vice Chancellor’s actions, someone has to run the university smoothly. Otherwise, the shutdown could stretch much longer, affecting thousands of students.

But many on campus say a temporary appointment may not be enough and only a removal of the current VC will solve things.

Students and Teachers Want the VC Removed Completely

Different voices from the university have come out strongly. A teacher said during the protest they came across many financial issues that they believe must be investigated. He talked about irregular book procurement, high spending on pirated materials, and years of badly handled appointments.

Students repeated the same concern but added more. They say hostels are struggling, engineering departments not functioning well, and research progress slowed. They feel the administration ignored their questions for too long until the protest became the only way left.

For many, trust has broken beyond repair.

Campus Life Completely Halted as Protest Crosses 75 Days

The impact is big. The entire university has been shut for almost a week straight now. Academic and administrative work has stopped. Exams were cancelled for the first time in the university’s history. Students say they will not return to class until they see a response from the Ministry of Education.

The protest has been peaceful but strong. From candle tributes to rallies dressed in black, each action is sending the same message—that the university deserves leadership that respects its people and handles its systems fairly.

Political Voices Enter the Debate

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticised the Assam CM, saying the Chief Minister should stand with the students and faculty instead of protecting the current Vice Chancellor. He pointed out previous controversies linked to the VC in earlier roles, suggesting this is not the first time similar questions have come up.

This added a political angle to an already sensitive academic issue.

The Tezpur University Movement Shows No Sign of Slowing

What began in September after the Zubeen Garg incident has now turned into one of the longest campus protests in recent years. Committees from both the Governor’s office and the Education Ministry have already visited, but the protest still continues. Each day adds pressure on the Centre to act.

At this moment, the campus is waiting for one clear step from the government—an appointment, a removal, or at least a decision that acknowledges the seriousness of what’s happening.