Kolkata: The Sanskrit College and University, erstwhile Sanskrit College, held an event to celebrate its 200 years on Sunday even as tension simmered between the state govt and the Raj Bhavan over the appointment of vice-chancellors in state universities. State education minister Bratya Basu strongly reacted in his written message to the Sanskrit University, stating that some disruptive powers have cast a shadow over the general academic and administrative functions of state universities.
The programme was inaugurated by chancellor C V Ananda Bose on Sunday where Basu was also invited but he sent a written message to the university instead of attending the programme physically.
The written message by the state education minister said, “Some disruptive powers have cast a shadow over the general academic and administrative functions of this university in particular and all state-aided universities in general at present, but the state govt will resolve this within a very short period.”
He added, “I congratulate the teaching and non-teaching office staff of this prestigious institution for their role in transforming this university into a premier one and thank them for staying beside the state govt throughout this crisis.” The message was read out from the podium where the chancellor was also present.
Sanskrit College & University officiating vice chancellor Raj Kumar Kothari said, “I don’t know its explanations. We invited the education minister to but he couldn’t attend it and sent a written message where he appreciated the efforts by all stakeholders of the university.”
The issue of VC appointment in state universities without consulting the higher education department had reached the apex court. The tussle between the state and Raj Bhawan over this had escalated during JU’s convocation in Dec. Its impact was also seen when Calcutta University was allowed to hold its syndicate meeting to take major decisions regarding four-year degree programme.
Chancellor Bose cited Sanskrit ‘shloks’ from Geeta and said, “Everyone should join hands for the institution’s development. I spoke to the principal and said this should not be confined to a function alone, a year-long celebration is needed. I would request the VC and other VCs present here to arrange a three-day ‘Sanskrit Congress’ in memory of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.” Bose announced Rs 2 lakh for the best Sanskrit teacher and ten ‘ratnas’ for scholars in Sanskrit literature, who will be awarded Rs 20,000 each.
The programme was inaugurated by chancellor C V Ananda Bose on Sunday where Basu was also invited but he sent a written message to the university instead of attending the programme physically.
The written message by the state education minister said, “Some disruptive powers have cast a shadow over the general academic and administrative functions of this university in particular and all state-aided universities in general at present, but the state govt will resolve this within a very short period.”
He added, “I congratulate the teaching and non-teaching office staff of this prestigious institution for their role in transforming this university into a premier one and thank them for staying beside the state govt throughout this crisis.” The message was read out from the podium where the chancellor was also present.
Sanskrit College & University officiating vice chancellor Raj Kumar Kothari said, “I don’t know its explanations. We invited the education minister to but he couldn’t attend it and sent a written message where he appreciated the efforts by all stakeholders of the university.”
The issue of VC appointment in state universities without consulting the higher education department had reached the apex court. The tussle between the state and Raj Bhawan over this had escalated during JU’s convocation in Dec. Its impact was also seen when Calcutta University was allowed to hold its syndicate meeting to take major decisions regarding four-year degree programme.
Chancellor Bose cited Sanskrit ‘shloks’ from Geeta and said, “Everyone should join hands for the institution’s development. I spoke to the principal and said this should not be confined to a function alone, a year-long celebration is needed. I would request the VC and other VCs present here to arrange a three-day ‘Sanskrit Congress’ in memory of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.” Bose announced Rs 2 lakh for the best Sanskrit teacher and ten ‘ratnas’ for scholars in Sanskrit literature, who will be awarded Rs 20,000 each.