Condition of fasting IPC students worsens

The condition of IPC students, Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), is fast deteriorating with their hunger strike entering the third day on Wednesday.

A student had to be administered saline drip while other 14 students refused to break their fast and end the strike until their problems were addressed.

Speaking to

The Hindu , A. Narendar Reddy, a student, said the condition of P. Nithin worsened on Wednesday morning leaving them with no option but to administer saline drips to him. But Nithin would continue his hunger strike by not eating anything, he added.

The fifth year students of Integrated Pharmaceutical Chemistry (IPC) have been protesting since 13 days demanding division of IPC from Chemistry department. Other demands also include appointment of sufficient faculty and establishment of labs. Though the management led by Registrar K. Pochanna promised to resolve their problems on Wednesday, the students refused to end the protest saying that the management promised to do the same last year, but failed to keep its promise.

With students unrelenting, the management offered to organise a meeting with In-Charge Vice-Chancellor and Commissioner of Collegiate Education Shailaja Ramiyer on Thursday to discuss the issues.

Condition of fasting IPC students worsens

MGU agrees to arrange a meeting of students with In-Charge Vice-Chancellor. Speaking to The Hindu, A. Narendar Reddy, a student, said the condition of P. Nithin worsened on Wednesday morning leaving them with no option but to administer saline drips to him.