Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 29: Scholars and students from Jammu University today staged a protest against the Election Commission and Jammu University (JU) authorities, accusing the latter of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and former of inaction.
The protest was led by Dr Vikas Sharma, former president of the Jammu University Research Scholars Executive Association (JURSEA), who raised concerns over the fast-tracked recruitment process for key administrative positions in JU despite the MCC being in effect due to the ongoing Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
The protesting students and scholars raised slogans against the JU and Election Commission for being hand in glove with each other to benefit sympathisers of a particular political party.
Dr Sharma specifically pointed out that interviews are being conducted for positions such as Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Director of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA), and Director of IT.
He alleged that the haste in filling these positions, scheduled for October 4-5, 2024, violates the MCC and questioned the legitimacy of the shortlisted candidates, some of whom he claimed are ineligible.
“When the J&K Government can halt contractual appointments of lecturers due to the MCC, why is JU rushing to fill permanent administrative posts that have been vacant for last over 15-20 years?” Dr Sharma asked.
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