Lucknow: Lucknow University students on Dussehra burnt effigies of vice-chancellor Prof JP Saini, dean students’ welfare Prof Amita Kanaujia and chief provost Prof Aashees Awasthi, alleging irregularities in hostel allotment and poor quality of food and drinking water.The protest followed a month of complaints from hostel residents. Students have held a continuous sit-in for seven days, demanding transparent allotment and action from the administration. University officials said the vice-chancellor inspected hostels on both campuses and formed a 10-member committee to monitor food quality. They added the water issue stems from boring-system problems and repairs are underway.
