Bowing to political pressure and the protest by students, the UoH has revoked the suspension of the remaining four students. This is a knee-jerk reaction and does not reflect well on the university. Does this mean that the University admits that it was in the wrong in suspending the students? After a student was assaulted on campus, the mother of the victim filed a case in the High Court demanding justice. Then the University appointed a review committee which after extensive deliberations found thee students guilty and recommended the suspension of these students.
The suggestions were implemented and a due process was followed in the entire matter. More importantly, the message was conveyed that the university is a place for learning and not a safe house for rowdy elements. Discipline on campus has to be maintained at any cost. And no one can accuse the university, of discrimination because the previous year, it had suspended five ABVP students for similar activities.
Therefore, revoking the suspension of the four students makes it appear as if the University was in the wrong which is not the case. The death of Rohit is indeed unfortunate, but the issue should not become fodder for politicians and the media.
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