The civil rights movement at Tezpur University marked its 38th day with a powerful black-clad rally symbolizing unity and defiance. Hundreds of students, teachers from the Tezpur University Teachers’ Association (TUTA), and non-teaching staff from the Tezpur University Non-Teaching Employees’ Association (TUNTEA) participated, wearing black clothes and masks to represent institutional mourning and protest the “masked corruption” linked to the absconding Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh.
The protest is rooted in over a month of demands for transparency, ethical leadership, and accountability. Allegations included corrupt administrative practices that compromised academic standards and institutional reputation. Environmental harm was also a concern, with claims of unconsulted destruction of trees and green areas under a misguided “beautification” effort.
Protesters maintained disciplined silence, carried placards, and observed reflective moments to symbolize suppressed voices. The black masks served as metaphors for hidden truths that will eventually emerge.
In a joint statement, TUTA, TUNTEA, and the student body emphasized the movement’s goal to restore integrity and responsible governance at Tezpur University. As the 38th day ended, the campus community remained resolute in continuing peaceful protests until justice prevails and institutional dignity is restored.
