Students of SSJ Campus Almora start hunger strike against conducting exams

Almora: Several students of SSJ Campus Almora started an indefinite hunger strike from Tuesday against conducting examination. They say that many students who live in remote areas couldn't attend online classes started by the university administration due to logistical and internet network issues. Meanwhile, the college administration has said that they have discussed the issue and they will soon take a decision in keeping with the interest of the students.
“The campus administration has conducted online classes and distributed online study material but students from remote areas do not have internet access.In such conditions, how can students keep up with their studies,” asks Deepak Tiwari, Joint Secretary, Student Union SSJ Campus. “Either the university should conduct offline classes before taking examinations or the students should be promoted without exams,” he added
Students have also demanded a fee exemption for this session. “The livelihood of people has been badly affected due to the lockdown. So, fees should be waived off for this semester,” Vipul Karki, District Secretary NSUI told TOI.
Reacting on the matter, Professor Jagat Singh Bisht, Director of SSJ Campus Almora told TOI, “There was a meeting held today (June 9) with university officials in which the demands of students were discussed. We will follow the instructions of the university. Soon a decision will be taken in the interest of students.”