Amid student protests, Pondicherry University appeals for dialogue

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In the wake of the indefinite sit-in protest by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) to highlight the alleged mismanagement by Pondicherry University, the University management has appealed to the students to engage in constructive dialogue and extend cooperation towards an amicable solution.

The ABVP had launched the protest on Friday (August 21, 2026) to highlight what it called the PU management’s misplaced priorities, including spending crores of rupees for renovating the office cabin of staff, while ignoring the demands of students for better drinking water supply, hostel, sports and transportation facilities.

The ABVP wanted the Ministry of Education to conduct a probe into the splurge by the university for renovation of staff cabin.

In a press note, the university said students’ genuine and legitimate concerns are periodically reviewed by the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Dean and Deputy Deans of Students’ Welfare, Security Advisor and other officials.

“Despite this, a group of students are indulging in protest and hurling unsubstantiated allegations against the university. Such protest not only harm the peaceful environment of the university but also adversely affects its reputation.”

The Registrar, Dean of Students’ Welfare and Security Advisor have interacted with the agitating students and heard their concerns. The university considers dialogue to be an important and constructive means of maintaining mutual understanding and resolving issues in the best interests of students and the institution.

It also urged students not to tarnish the university’s image on social-media platforms.

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