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Guest Scholars Push Back Protest to Oct 3, Seek Job Regularisation and Fallout Prevention
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 04:01 PM
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Guest scholars have postponed their protest until October 3, demanding regularisation of their positions and urging the government to adopt a permanent policy to avert a fallout.
Guest scholars announced that they will hold off on their planned protest until October 3, giving the government a brief window to address their concerns. The group, representing temporary academic staff, cited the need for regularisation and long‑term job security as the core of their demands.
Their statement emphasised that without a clear, permanent policy, the sector risks a disruptive fallout that could affect both institutions and students. By postponing the action, the scholars aim to provide authorities the opportunity to formulate a lasting solution rather than resorting to ad‑hoc measures.
The government has been asked to issue a definitive decision on regularising these positions and to put in place safeguards that prevent any sudden breakdown in services. Officials have not yet responded publicly, but the deadline signals a clear expectation for prompt policy action.
If the deadline passes without a satisfactory resolution, the scholars have warned that they will resume their agitation, potentially escalating the dispute across multiple universities.
Their statement emphasised that without a clear, permanent policy, the sector risks a disruptive fallout that could affect both institutions and students. By postponing the action, the scholars aim to provide authorities the opportunity to formulate a lasting solution rather than resorting to ad‑hoc measures.
The government has been asked to issue a definitive decision on regularising these positions and to put in place safeguards that prevent any sudden breakdown in services. Officials have not yet responded publicly, but the deadline signals a clear expectation for prompt policy action.
If the deadline passes without a satisfactory resolution, the scholars have warned that they will resume their agitation, potentially escalating the dispute across multiple universities.