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HPU community marches against State University Amendment Bill 2026
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 03:36 AM
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Students and staff of Himachal Pradesh University staged a march to protest the State University Amendment Bill 2026, demanding a review of its provisions.
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) witnessed a coordinated march by its students, faculty and support staff on the university campus on Monday, voicing opposition to the State University Amendment Bill 2026. The demonstrators carried placards and chanted slogans, urging the state government to reconsider the bill's provisions, which they say could affect academic autonomy and staff appointments.
Organisers of the march, representing various university bodies, highlighted concerns that the amendment could centralise decision‑making and limit the university's ability to set its own curricula. They called for a transparent dialogue with policymakers before any legislative changes are enacted.
The protest remained peaceful, with no reports of clashes or arrests. University officials acknowledged the concerns and said they would convey the community's feedback to the state education department. The bill is slated for legislative debate later this month.
The march reflects growing unease among higher‑education institutions across the state about proposed regulatory reforms. Stakeholders are awaiting further clarification from the government on how the amendment will be implemented.
No official response from the state government has been released at the time of reporting.
Organisers of the march, representing various university bodies, highlighted concerns that the amendment could centralise decision‑making and limit the university's ability to set its own curricula. They called for a transparent dialogue with policymakers before any legislative changes are enacted.
The protest remained peaceful, with no reports of clashes or arrests. University officials acknowledged the concerns and said they would convey the community's feedback to the state education department. The bill is slated for legislative debate later this month.
The march reflects growing unease among higher‑education institutions across the state about proposed regulatory reforms. Stakeholders are awaiting further clarification from the government on how the amendment will be implemented.
No official response from the state government has been released at the time of reporting.