Manipur NSUI unit backs Dhanamanjuri University students’ hunger strike, demands appointment of regular staff

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) Manipur unit has voiced its support for the ongoing hunger strike by students of Dhanamanjuri University, aimed at addressing the staffing crisis at the institution. Representatives from the NSUI Manipur Unit have joined the protest, now relocated to the community hall of Thangmeiband Meisnam Leikai to increase public awareness.

Previously held at the university's administration block, the protest was moved to the community hall to draw more attention to the critical issues facing the university. 

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In response, an emergency meeting of the Dhanamanjuri University Syndicate was scheduled, with the declaration of recruitment results for various teaching and non-teaching posts as a primary agenda item. Despite this, the students continue their protest, demanding that appointment letters for the recruited staff be issued before ending their strike.

NSUI National Secretary Mohamad Kabi Rahman highlighted the hardships faced by DMU students due to the lack of essential staff and affirmed that the protest would persist until their demands are met. 

The hunger strike, which began on July 9, demands the appointment of a regular vice chancellor, registrar, controller of examinations, and other necessary teaching and non-teaching staff to address the university's administrative and educational deficiencies.