Chennai, 25 April (H.S.) : In a significant development, Vice Chancellors from various universities in Tamil Nadu have boycotted a conference organized by Governor RN Ravi, citing concerns over the event’s underlying agenda. The conference, intended to discuss crucial issues in higher education, saw an overwhelming absence of top university officials.

Sources close to the matter indicate that the Vice Chancellors’ decision to boycott stems from recent tensions between the Governor and the state government over various academic and administrative matters. The Governor’s office has yet to release an official statement regarding the boycott.

The absence of Vice Chancellors has raised questions about the effectiveness and productivity of the conference, with many expecting meaningful discussions on reforms and challenges in higher education. The Governor’s initiative aimed to bring together academic leaders to address pressing issues, but the boycott may hinder the dialogue.

The development has sparked debate among academics and policymakers, with some supporting the Vice Chancellors’ stance and others criticizing it as a missed opportunity for engagement. Further reactions are awaited from both the Governor’s office and the state government.

This incident highlights the ongoing complexities in the relationship between the Governor’s office and Tamil Nadu’s academic institutions, potentially impacting future collaborations and policy decisions.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary