Students of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) in Hisar have issued a stern warning of reigniting their protest movement. This comes in response to what they call complete government inaction on a damning official inquiry report submitted over a month ago.
Report Exposes Alleged Corruption and Mismanagement
At a joint meeting held on Friday, student representatives highlighted the findings of a 28-page report prepared by the then Divisional Commissioner, Ashok Kumar Garg. The students asserted that the document exposes serious allegations of 'corruption' and anti-student actions by the university's administration. They expressed deep frustration that no consequential steps have been taken by the authorities since the report was submitted on November 30.
The students labeled the government's prolonged silence as "shameful", arguing that such inaction erodes fundamental trust in the justice system. They presented a list of specific allegations drawn from the report's contents.
Key Allegations from the Garg Report
The student body outlined several critical points flagged in the inquiry:
- Unjustified Use of Force: The report found the use of force against students on June 10, 2025, by university staff and security personnel to be unwarranted.
- Nepotism and Financial Loss: Vice-Chancellor B.R. Kamboj is accused of misusing his authority by appointing his wife as the Director of the Campus School, allegedly causing a loss of approximately Rs 50 lakh to the university.
- Medical and Security Lapses: The report noted delays in providing medical aid to injured students, failure to prepare proper medico-legal records, and significant lapses by the university's security wing.
- Legal Manipulation: Students accused the police of filing successive cases against protesters. They also pointed out that an accused faculty member was granted default bail due to a delay in filing the police challan.
Ultimatum and Demands for Immediate Action
The students have presented a clear ultimatum to the state government and the university administration. They warned that a "decisive movement" will be launched if their demands are not met promptly. They stated that the responsibility for any escalation would lie squarely with the authorities.
Their primary demands include:
- The immediate removal of all officials named in the Garg report.
- The unconditional withdrawal of what they describe as false cases filed against students during the protests.
Furthermore, the students raised serious questions about governance, asking on what grounds Vice-Chancellor B.R. Kamboj was granted a second term despite the alleged irregularities and the university's declining rankings.
The ball is now in the court of the Haryana government and the HAU administration. Whether they address these allegations head-on or face a renewed wave of student agitation remains to be seen. The situation underscores growing tensions on campus over issues of accountability, transparency, and justice.
