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The conflict between #DelhiUniversity teachers and the state government goes beyond the non-payment of salaries

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By @pabsgill

Teachers at one of the best universities in India, #DelhiUniversity, are not happy with the national capital’s government. They marched to the home of Delhi's Chief Minister #ArvindKejriwal to raise their concerns, on Monday.

The conflict stems from 12 #DelhiUniversity colleges, which are fully funded by the Delhi government. But the funds have not been coming in as promised lately.

According to the Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA), the problem goes beyond just the payment of salaries — it’s about control.

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The Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) announced an action plan, which included a university-wide shut down, against the delay in release of grands on March 11.

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Within a day, the Delhi government released ₹82.79 crore under salary heads and ₹9.5 crore as the fourth quarter installment.

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However, this was not enough to appease the frustrated faculty. According to them, they should not have to beg for their salaries using threats and other means. The release of funds does not solve the sphere of problems the colleges now have with the government.

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The protestors who marched towards #Kejriwal’s home weren’t able to reach the gates, but did hand over a memorandum addressed to him at the barricades where they were stopped.

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