DUTA GBM Resolves to Fight Pitched Battle to Get FYUP Rolled Back (Read full resolution) In a well-attended General Body Meeting of the DUTA, teachers of Delhi University unanimously resolved to fight a pitched battle to get the FYUP rolled back. The arrogance of the VC after being awarded the Padma Shri was reflected in the denial of a venue for the DUTA GBM. The DUTA decided to hold the GBM outside the Vice Chancellor’s office on the main University gate. Teachers responded energetically to the DUTA’s call and assembled in large numbers. Representatives of many college staff associations condemned the award of Padma Shri on Dinesh Singh who has destroyed the academic structure of the University, subverted its statutory processes and undermined all democratic norms by refusing to engage with the elected leadership of the teachers while continuing to oppress the teaching community and exploit the large section of ad hoc teachers. It was also pointed out that the Central Gove
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