Student leader Shubham Rewad exposes admin via street play, demands 'VC Tax' for clean water and other facilities.
At the beginning of the new academic session, as new students were arriving for admissions, Shubham Rewad and his team staged a live street play at the main gate.
The purpose of this play was to make the new students aware of the ground reality of the campus. The play depicted that the hefty fees paid by students are just a pass for entry into the campus.
Shubham sarcastically told the students that basic necessities like clean drinking water, clean toilets, and neat classrooms are not included in this fee.
In his sharp satire, Shubham demanded a fictional 'VC Tax' for these facilities. This was a direct jab at the administration, which made everyone present think.
"Your hefty fees are just a pass to set foot on this grand campus; if you want clean water to drink, you will have to pay a separate premium for it."
This unique protest received massive support from the general students. Students described it as an attempt by the administration to rob them.
Shubham gave a clear message that the administration is playing a big game by converting students' basic needs into a 'paid service', which will not be tolerated.
Shubham Rewad identified the years-long ban on student union elections in the university as the root of this entire problem. He said that this is a murder of democracy.
Due to the absence of democratic elections, the accountability of officials has completely vanished. They have become completely autocratic and insensitive to the legitimate demands of the students.
The officials know that there is no elected student representative to question them, so they are making arbitrary decisions.
This eye-opening performance is a clear warning. If the administration does not immediately reform its policies and take steps towards restoring the student union, this spark could turn into a major student movement.
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Pradeep Budawat
