Teachers complain of disturbance due to campaigning
30 Aug 2014 11:12 PM GMT
The election rush at Delhi University’s colleges seems to have irked the teachers at the campus. The college campus, these days is abuzz with activities such as students indulging in sloganeering, distributing placards, etc. However, the poll atmosphere has annoyed teachers at the campus who complain about disturbance caused by DUSU (Delhi University Students’ Union) polls.
‘Teachers don’t allow candidates to enter class but still they take round of colleges and interact with students as soon as class gets over. The rallies, hooting and other such activities creates disturbance while teaching. Also, the attendance is low during polls because students don’t come to classes knowing it would be interrupted,’ said a senior professor at Zakir Husain Delhi College (Morning).
‘Campus gets affected during elections, especially the colleges which are near to DUSU office. Since there is no strict rule for campaign timings, candidates do it according to their own will. ‘Also, the campaigning has changed over time. It has become more corporate. Now, buses are there outside colleges and student are taken to movie halls, pubs and other places. All this is not good for students,’ said Rajesh Jha, a professor at Rajdhani College.
While some teachers may be annoyed by chaos created by DUSU elections, some believe they are necessary. ‘Students need to learn outside classrooms also. I allow candidates to campaign in my class. Students’ election is sign of democracy and also makes them more aware about their voting rights. Since, we have elections every year, so the time for campaigning and rallies should be pre-decided and well regulated,’ said Sanjay Boridar, professor at SRCC.
‘Teachers don’t allow candidates to enter class but still they take round of colleges and interact with students as soon as class gets over. The rallies, hooting and other such activities creates disturbance while teaching. Also, the attendance is low during polls because students don’t come to classes knowing it would be interrupted,’ said a senior professor at Zakir Husain Delhi College (Morning).
‘Campus gets affected during elections, especially the colleges which are near to DUSU office. Since there is no strict rule for campaign timings, candidates do it according to their own will. ‘Also, the campaigning has changed over time. It has become more corporate. Now, buses are there outside colleges and student are taken to movie halls, pubs and other places. All this is not good for students,’ said Rajesh Jha, a professor at Rajdhani College.
While some teachers may be annoyed by chaos created by DUSU elections, some believe they are necessary. ‘Students need to learn outside classrooms also. I allow candidates to campaign in my class. Students’ election is sign of democracy and also makes them more aware about their voting rights. Since, we have elections every year, so the time for campaigning and rallies should be pre-decided and well regulated,’ said Sanjay Boridar, professor at SRCC.
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