'Targeting dissent'? Delhi University teacher absenteeism probe sparks backlash
05 February 2024 | India Today
Delhi University has formed a committee to address the issue of teachers not conducting classes. The teachers' associations have demanded immediate withdrawal of the circular, accusing the University of "authoritarianism" and "promoting a particular ideology".
According to a varsity notification, a five-member committee comprising principals of different colleges will look into the issue of classes not being attended by professors and submit a report to the administration.
“The competent authority of the University of Delhi has constituted the following committee to develop a mechanism to address the concern that classes being not taken by the teachers,” the notification issued on January 25 stated….