Academic Demands Spark Indefinite Protest at MGIHU Students and research scholars at Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University (MGIHU) in Wardha launched an indefinite satyagraha outside the administrative building on Wednesday, demanding urgent action to address long-standing academic grievances. The protest, organized by students and research scholars, centers on the university administration’s alleged neglect of their demands, which they claim threaten the institution’s academic integrity and research culture. The demonstrators argue that their actions are not directed against any individual but are aimed at safeguarding the university’s future and ensuring the rights of students. The core demands include the immediate resumption of PhD admissions, which have remained suspended since 2022. Students highlighted that the prolonged halt has caused significant academic setbacks for aspiring researchers nationwide and has undermined the university’s reputation as a center for advanced scholarship. Additionally, they called for the restoration of the department of women’s studies and the department of film studies at the main Wardha campus. The closure of these departments, they argued, has disrupted academic programs related to social justice, gender equality, and media, while also limiting opportunities in fields such as journalism, digital content creation, and documentary filmmaking. The protesters also demanded the restart of diploma and certificate courses that were discontinued earlier, to be implemented from the 2026-27 academic session. They emphasized that these courses, which were previously offered, provided employment-oriented education and have been essential for students seeking practical skills.#wardha #mahatma_gandhi_international_hindi_university #kumud_sharma #phd_admissions #women_studies
