PM Balendra Shah Directs Universities to Remove Party-Affiliated Student and Staff Bodies
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has directed universities to dismantle political party-affiliated student and staff organizations to reduce political interference and improve education quality.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah instructed university vice-chancellors to immediately remove party-affiliated student and staff bodies in universities and health academic institutions.
- He emphasized that politics should not interfere in institutions like hospitals, campuses, and schools and that those wishing to engage in politics should step away from professional roles.
- Vice-chancellors reported a decline in student political activities after recent movements and elections but noted some campuses still have active political groups.
- The government’s 100-point governance reform agenda includes eliminating party-affiliated student organizations to improve educational quality and ensure students' genuine voices are heard.
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