Prof. Rama Sharma takes charge as DSJ Director as students continue their indefinite protest demanding transparency and accountability
On 15 October, the University of Delhi appointed Professor Rama Sharma, Principal of Hansraj College, as the Director of the Delhi School of Journalism (DSJ) with immediate effect until further orders, in addition to her existing duties. The appointment comes amid an indefinite protest by DSJ students demanding the resignation of the now-former director of DSJ, OSD Sanjay Verma, and greater transparency in the enquiry process initiated by the DU administration.
Following the protest held at the Delhi School of Journalism (DSJ) on 8 October, students claim that they had been assured of a concrete decision and corrective intervention by 12 October. However, amid the administration’s failure to deliver on this assurance by the stipulated date, students began an indefinite protest outside Gate No. 4 of the Arts Faculty at Delhi University’s North Campus.
The protest began with spirited echoes of songs and slogans, and culminated in a peaceful demonstration outside the Arts Faculty by the end of the day. Students set up mattresses and other essentials at the site.
Twenty-four hours into the protest, police barricaded the area as students continued to express dissent.
When asked about their plan of action beyond the ongoing protest, a student representative said that they remained resolute in their demands and would continue to dissent until their concerns were heard and discussions initiated with the administration. While expressing disappointment with the DU administration, the representative maintained that the students would continue to place their faith in the institution, while expecting greater transparency and accountability in the process.
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