PAU, vet varsity students to observe ‘black Diwali’

The ongoing protest by the Agriculture Students Association of Punjab at the PAU entered its 26th day on Sunday, with students intensifying their demand for recruitment against vacant posts in agriculture and allied departments across the state.

Student leaders expressed disappointment over the government’s continued silence and indifference, announcing that they would observe ‘black Diwali’. “The students will spend their night at the protest site,” said a student representatives.

Meanwhile, Veterinary Students’ Union of Ludhiana, GADVASU, has also announced the observance of ‘black Diwali’ this time as their longstanding demands continue to remain unaddressed. The decision reflects the growing discontent among the students, who have been on a peaceful, indefinite strike for the past 25 days at the university’s veterinary hospital. No government minister has yet visited the protest site or directly engaged with the students.