In a move seen as both disciplinary and strategic, MGCU suspended several students for 14 days following a campus altercation. However, they have still been permitted to take upcoming examinations.

By Sagar Suraj/ BNM

MOTIHARI: Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU) has taken stern disciplinary action against five students from the Departments of English and Management Sciences following a violent altercation that broke out recently on campus.

 The incident has sparked discussions among students about campus safety and inter-departmental rivalry.

University’s Firm Action

According to an official communiqué released by the university on Friday, the disciplinary decision followed a detailed report submitted by the Proctorial Board. The report found the students guilty of serious misconduct, including assault and use of abusive language during the confrontation.

The university, acting under Clause 8 of Ordinance No. 17—which governs student discipline and outlines the duties of the Proctor—finalized the suspension in a meeting held on November 21, 2025.

 Students Suspended for 14 Days

The Chief Proctor’s Office confirmed that the suspension is effective from November 22 to December 4, 2025. During this period, the five suspended students will be barred from entering all university campuses, academic blocks, and administrative buildings.

Those suspended have been identified as Kartik Kumar Mishra, Keshav Kumar Singh, and Pranav Kumar from the Department of English; Kanu Vaibhav, also from the English Department; and Ankit Kumar Mishra from the Department of Management Sciences.

Disruption of Campus Harmony

The Proctorial Board described the incident as a severe breach of university discipline. It stated that such behavior disrupts the academic environment and tarnishes the image of the institution. The Board further noted that the clash reflected “unbecoming conduct” inconsistent with the expectations of MGCU students.

To reinforce accountability, each of the five students has been directed to deposit a fine of Rs. 1,500 at the Office of the Chief Proctor by December 5, 2025. Proof of payment must be submitted immediately after the deposit, failing which the concerned students will not be allowed to appear for upcoming university examinations.

Ban on English Department Events

In an additional measure, the Office of the Chief Proctor has suspended all cultural activities and events organized by the Department of English until further notice. The directive underscores the institution’s zero-tolerance policy towards acts of indiscipline and its intention to preserve a peaceful academic environment.

Administration Reiterates Its Commitment

University authorities reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a secure and respectful learning environment. A senior administrator stated that MGCU “will continue to take decisive action to maintain campus order and uphold institutional values.

Allegations of Harassment Spark Debate

Meanwhile, some students from the Department of Management Sciences have alleged that the incident stemmed from repeated cases of harassment during visits to the Bankat campus from their current facility at Balua Taal. They claim that female students of the department were teased, triggering tension between student groups. These claims, however, remain unverified by university officials. The university community now awaits further clarification from the administration as inquiries continue into the circumstances leading to the clash.

In a move seen as both disciplinary and strategic, MGCU suspended several students for 14 days following a campus altercation. However, they have still been permitted to take upcoming examinations. Beginning Saturday, students whose syllabi have already been completed were unofficially granted leave to focus on exam preparations, leading to the suspension of regular classes.

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Many observers view this measure as the administration’s attempt to restore order and prevent further unrest on campus, balancing the need for discipline with the academic priorities of students in the lead-up to examinations.

Sagar Suraj

MOTIHARI: Governor of Bihar Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated convocation ceremony organized by Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU) on Tuesday.

After the inaugural ceremony, the second academic session was held for the newly admitted students. The second session was presided over by Vice Chancellor.

In the presidential address, Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjay Srivastava said that the University has always endeavored to provide high quality healthy study environment to the students.  

Motivational speaker Dr. Vikrant Singh Tomar and Prof. Rajesh Kumar organized second session at NIEPA, which was addressed by prof Aarti Srivastava to a highly attended gathering of students and professors.

Dr. Vikrant Singh Tomar put things in front of the students from setting goals to identifying themselves through many examples.

Introducing the various dimensions of the New Education Policy 2020, Prof. Aarti Srivastava said that we should understand the importance of higher education.

 The student studying in higher education should understand that this is the time on which the foundation of the whole life is built. He talked about the efforts being made for the betterment of education in India while referring to the education resources of America and other developed countries.

  Chief Vice-Chancellor Prof. Prasoon Dutt Singh, discussed in detail the functioning of the Proctorial Board. He advised them to read discipline-oriented manuals prepared for students. Dean of Student Welfare (DSW) of the University Prof. Prof. Archattran Pal shared much useful information for the students. Controller of Examinations,  Prof. K.K. Upadhyay provided many important informations related to examination and admission.

Dr. Bimlesh Kumar Singh, Dr. Shyam Kumar Jha, Dr. Shatrudra Prakash, Dr. Anjani Kumar Srivastava, Dr. Rakesh Pandey, Dr. Yugal Kishore Dadhichi, Dr. Aslam Khan greeted participants and guests and moved vote of thanks.

Besides, Governor of Bihar Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar visited Charkha Park near Gandhi Smarak and after going through all things related to father of nation, he watched documentary filmed by Hritik Viraj Pandey and produced by Lav Kumar Singh .

The documentary entitled Champaran Satyagarah -1917 reminds us historic Champaran Satyagrah –the first disobedience movement launched by Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi in 1917.   

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Sagar Suraj

MOTIHARI: Conceived just a year prior to Champaran Satyagrah centenary celebration, Mahatma Gandhi central university (MGCU) at Motihari is likely to be relocated from Motihari to Bettiah in west Chamaparan district in Bihar.

The Ministry of Human Resource departments (MHRD) at Delhi has recently hinted to the district administration to look out a potential site with approximately 302 acres- required chunk of land for this project. District Magistrate of East champaran Shirshat Kapil Ashok has revealed this in a recently held meeting in Motihari.

 “Land earmarked for MGCU has been landed in a legal battle. Revenue officials are yet to decide the title of the land”, said an official in the land acquisition department in the district.   

As the state government failed to provide required land to MGCU even after seven years of its inception, the university is still being run in the scattered locations in the rented buildings across the city. This is the reason why the Central government has not sanctioned even a penny for the development of this much needed campus.

Out of 302 acres to be transferred to MGCU, 136 acres of land has been handed over to university administration and the ownership dispute of 102 acres of land out of 136 acres is still undecided. The farmers, who claimed to be the owner of these lands alleged that district administration had acquired their land and also mutation, were created in the name of MGCU but they are yet to be paid.

“Why don’t we blame the authorities who are acting as squatters in this matter? Our lands have been taken away without compensation. They are neither deciding the matter of title nor paying us up”, alleged aggrieved farmer cum social activist Bibhuti Narayan Singh.

 “Can Chief Minister Nitish Kumar solve this standoff between farmer and land acquisition department? If not he should stop his “Samadhan Yatra” ( solution itinerary), said Singh adding that he should send a team from the  officials engaged in land record survey in motihari.

Ray Sunderdeo Sharma founder of Champaran Vikas Morcha-representative outfit of locals came down heavily on the state government for compelling the Center to relocate the MGCU site. “Neither district administration nor RARA- land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement authority could resolve these issues.”, he said adding RERA authority could not take up the issues yet.  

Acting vice chancellor Dr Anand Prakash told BNM that the proposal of remaining 165 acres of land pending before the education department of the state government is awaiting its final go ahead. Once that land is transferred to us, we will start our development works on campuses.