The administration in Jawaharlal Nehru University has shown great disrespect to its emeritus professors by asking for their curriculum vitae for evaluation. The move seems to have its roots in vendetta politics in order to target critics of the government. Nowhere has the government dared to ask such a thing from politicians. It is ludicrous that a renowned institution has stooped so low when the professors have given it their all to build the institution academically. The committee that thought of this outrageous ordinance should understand that a distinguished academic position comes with hard work and dedication unlike what happens in the murky world of politics. The university should draft a letter of apology.
Janga Bahadur Sunuwar,
Bagrakote, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
The demand for CVs is shocking; the distinguished teaching fraternity should not be subject to this. It is an attempt to harass and humiliate them. Their prolonged and selfless service is sufficient proof of their worthiness. Dissenting voices have to be heard in a pluralistic society to cherish the legacy of democracy.
Chanchal Nandy,
Durgapur, West Burdwan, West Bengal