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TISS postpones convocation amid security concerns
NDTV··1 Aug
TISS Mumbai postponed its 86th convocation scheduled for August 2, two days before the ceremony, citing unforeseen circumstances and security concerns. Chief Justice Surya Kant was to be chief guest. The institute cited intelligence about potential Cockroach Janta Party protests, saying the event could not proceed safely, leaving graduating students and families who had booked travel facing last minute disruption.
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What It Means For You
- Graduating TISS students and families who booked travel for August 2 can watch for a revised convocation date and provisional certificate options the institute has promised.
- Anyone following the Cockroach Janta Party protests can see how campus events involving senior judges are now being assessed for security risk before they proceed.
- Students at other universities hosting high profile guests may face similar last minute changes if administrations receive intelligence about planned demonstrations.
What's Happening
- TISS Mumbai postponed its 86th annual convocation scheduled for August 2, notifying graduating students by email just two days before the ceremony.
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was scheduled as chief guest, alongside Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge of the Bombay High Court as guest of honour.
- The institute cited security concerns and intelligence inputs about potential protests linked to the Cockroach Janta Party movement targeting visiting dignitaries.
A Convocation Cancelled Two Days Before
- TISS said proceeding as planned could have affected the wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, dignitaries and campus life, calling the decision difficult but necessary.
- The postponement triggered frustration among students and families who had already booked flights, trains and hotels for the ceremony.
- The institute said requests for financial assistance due to the cancellation would be reviewed case by case and provisional certificates would be issued where needed.
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