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TISS 86th Convocation Postponed: Ceremony Scheduled for 2 August Put on Hold
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has postponed its 86th convocation ceremony, which was scheduled to take place on 2 August. The institute officially cited unforeseen circumstances for the delay and stated that a new date will be announced soon.
Postponement of Convocation Ceremony
In an official circular sent to the faculty on 31 July, the institute announced that the 86th convocation ceremony scheduled for 2 August has been postponed for the time being. The institute expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, acknowledging that this is an important event for students, their families, faculty, and staff.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Circular issued to faculty | 31 July |
| Original convocation date | 2 August |
| New convocation date | To be announced soon |
Chief Guest and Surfacing Concerns
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant was scheduled to attend the convocation ceremony as the chief guest. According to a faculty member, this was known for a long time, and preparations were underway accordingly. The sudden postponement at the last moment has surprised both students and faculty, particularly as many students had already invited their family members for the occasion.
Reasons Behind the Delay
Officially, the institute has only cited unforeseen circumstances for the postponement. However, on condition of anonymity, a faculty member mentioned that safety concerns for the attendees due to controversies surrounding the CJI could be a possible reason. The Cockroach Janata Party was formed citing the CJI's 'cockroach' remark, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had to resign following protests by this party.
Next Steps for Students and Faculty
TISS has appealed to students and faculty to remain patient. The institute has stated that the new date for the convocation ceremony and other necessary information will be shared soon.
Questions
Why was the TISS 86th convocation postponed?
The institute officially cited unforeseen circumstances, though a faculty member suggested that safety concerns related to controversies surrounding the chief guest could be a possible reason.
Who was invited as the chief guest for the ceremony?
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant was scheduled to be the chief guest at the convocation.
When will the new convocation date be announced?
TISS has stated that the new date for the convocation ceremony will be shared soon.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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