HAU students’ unrest demands dialogue
The Tribune Editorial: What began as opposition to the withdrawal of scholarships for MSc and PhD students at HAU has spiralled into a full-blown movement.
Updated At : 06:45 AM Jun 19, 2025 IST
Students hold a protest outside the VC office in HAU in Hisar.
THE ongoing students’ protest at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU), Hisar, is more than just a reaction to stipend cuts. It is a manifestation of growing unrest in institutions where administrative decisions are increasingly seen as arbitrary and lacking empathy. What began as opposition to the withdrawal of scholarships for MSc and PhD students has spiralled into a full-blown movement, marked by clashes with security staff, widespread academic disruption and calls for the Vice-Chancellor’s resignation.
