The situation around Tezpur University has continued to escalate as student organisations, academic voices, and sections of civil society expressed concern over the administration of the central university. Fresh demands have been raised for transparency, accountability, and immediate intervention by Assam’s leadership in matters related to the institution.
On Friday, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) submitted a memorandum in Guwahati urging strict action and a detailed inquiry into allegations of irregularities in administrative functioning under the Acting Vice Chancellor. The memorandum, written in Assamese and signed by AASU office bearers, stated that the recent developments have severely affected the academic atmosphere of the university and damaged public trust.
The students’ body appealed to the Governor, who is also the Chancellor of Tezpur University, to take cognizance of the complaints. The memorandum highlighted student unrest, administrative disorder, and concerns that the current situation could affect the university’s academic reputation. AASU demanded a fact-finding committee within a fixed timeline to verify allegations and ensure corrective steps. The organisation said that students are anxious and the administration must be transparent and accountable. 
On the same day, a citizens’ convention organised by Tezpur University students was held at Lakhmiram Boruah Sadan in Guwahati. The event saw the participation of academics, social organisations, and civil society members who extended solidarity with the ongoing student movement. According to the press release distributed after the meeting, participants reminded that Tezpur University was born out of the sacrifices of the historic Assam Movement, during which hundreds had died. Speakers said this history makes the university a public responsibility and demanded that its autonomy and integrity be protected.
Several resolutions were adopted at the convention. One major resolution proposed forming a public investigation committee to probe corruption allegations against Shambhu Nath Singh. Senior NEHU professor Apurba Baruah said that the committee’s findings must be made public and warned that continued silence from elected representatives would compel citizens themselves to seek accountability. Other speakers observed that political appointments in central universities were weakening academic independence across the country and creating a wider crisis in higher education.
Participants at the convention said the student protest at Tezpur University has completed 90 days without meaningful response from authorities. The gathering resolved to intensify the movement until the administration makes transparent disclosures and proper inquiries are started.
The students’ representatives said the issue is not limited to a dispute over appointments but reflects a larger struggle for clean administration, academic rights, and democratic functioning inside universities. They appealed to the government, university authorities, and society to recognise the seriousness of the matter.
