SHILLONG, MAY 13: A BJP Meghalaya delegation led by cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai and MLA AL Hek on Wednesday met Union Minister of State for Education Dr Sukanta Majumdar and sought urgent Central intervention to address the administrative crisis in North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU).

The delegation apprised Dr Majumdar of the prevailing situation in NEHU, citing a complete breakdown of administration in the University owing to the long absence of the VC from his head office.

“The shortage of staff, the falling standards of amenities, the lack of proper guidance, the rising grievances, all of which have combined to create an atmosphere that’s detrimental to the students,” the party said.

The delegation requested urgent intervention by the Central Ministry to ensure smooth functioning of North East’s premium university.

It also stressed “the need for a replacement, a new Vice Chancellor who has indepth understanding of local culture, ethos and needs.”

According to the BJP Meghalaya unit, Dr Majumdar assured the members that “the matter would be taken up with the Cabinet Minister for Education immediately, keeping in mind the future of students, to ensure that NEHU returns to optimal operational levels at the earliest.”