New Delhi: The authorities of Delhi School of Journalism (DSJ) have suspended eight students for repeatedly violating the discipline of the Delhi University while disrupting the classes since August 27 and not letting administration to carry on their official work by blocking the entrance to the director's room, the suspension letter reads.
Dr Manaswini M Yogi, OSD Delhi School of Journalism said, "These eight students have been holding a protest since August 2. Two days ago, the 11 point charter which they had presented to us and the VC had been fulfilled. Out of the 11 points, two points- to meet the VC and to join the DU student union, were not fulfilled. Since Monday, these students were trying to disrupt classes by pulling out their classmates, by sitting outside our office, holding us hostage. On Tuesday, things escalated when one of the students slapped a security guard. Police were called in, to put a stop, we issued them suspension order till further notice. An enquiry committee will probe this matter now."
The protesters were citing insufficient infrastructure and unkept promises made to them exactly a year ago. Students of Delhi School of Journalism allege that the college administration has not utilised over Rs 45 lakh in the last academic session.
Earlier too on 29 July, 35 students had submitted a charter to the Director of the institute, J P Dubey, demanding a functional media lab, library, financial transparency to show efficient utilisation of student's fee and hostel accommodation. Whereas, the students alleged that, for a strength of over 200 students, DSJ has only two computers and two faculty members.