TISS names new chief guest weeks after CJI visit sparked 'protest fears'
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences has rescheduled its 86th convocation for August 22. Dr C S Pramesh will now be the chief guest at the postponed event. The original ceremony was abruptly cancelled just two days before its scheduled date. Students faced financial losses due to the sudden postponement of their graduation. The institute has assured reimbursement for eligible travel and…
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has selected Dr C S Pramesh, the director of Tata Memorial Hospital, as the new chief guest for its 86th convocation, which is now set to take place on August 22. The convocation, originally planned for August 2, was abruptly postponed two days prior to the event. Students received an email announcement of the cancellation at midnight.
CJI Justice Surya Kant was originally slated to serve as the chief guest during the earlier ceremony. While TISS cited "unforeseen circumstances" for the postponement, some students alleged that concerns about a potential protest related to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during CJI's visit may have influenced the decision.
Hundreds of students who had traveled to Mumbai or were en route to the city along with their parents and relatives were displeased by the financial repercussions of the cancellation, such as non-refundable or high cancellation charges for travel and accommodation bookings. The institute promised students that claims for eligible expenses related to travel and lodging incurred due to the postponement would be reimbursed.
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