Tezpur University Crisis: VC Shambhu Nath Singh Absent for 388 Days, Campus in Total Lockdown

On this Special Report, the focus is on the severe institutional crisis at Tezpur University in Assam, which has been under a complete shutdown since November 27. Students and faculty are agitating against Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, alleging corruption and prolonged absenteeism. Verified data reveals the VC has taken 51 official trips and spent 388 days away from campus. The unrest escalated in September after the administration reportedly refused a condolence meet for Assamese icon Zubeen Garg. As one protester states, ‘The VC office is totally non-functional at this moment.’ The programme highlights the administrative paralysis and the Union Education Ministry's silence on the matter.