Delhi University faces criticism for declaring June 29 as a working day for Id-ul-Zuha
– The Democratic Teachers Front has criticized Delhi University for declaring June 29 as a working day for Id-ul-Zuha celebration.
– The teachers’ association called the decision “very sectarian” and demanded its withdrawal.
– Delhi University clarified that June 29 is a working day due to the Valedictory Function of DU’s Centenary celebrations.
– Employees who wish to celebrate the festival on June 29 can choose not to come to the office.
– The Democratic Teachers Front criticized the university for not even mentioning the name of the festival, calling it a policy of exclusion.
DU Registrar defends the decision, says employees exempted based on requirements
– The registrar of Delhi University, Vikas Gupta, defended the decision and stated that employees were exempted based on the university’s requirements.
– He criticized teachers from colleges for making an issue out of it and clarified that the order only applies to the university, not the colleges.
– Employees who work on June 29 will be adequately compensated with a compensatory leave.
Overall, Delhi University’s decision to declare June 29 as a working day for Id-ul-Zuha celebration has faced criticism from the Democratic Teachers Front. The association called it a sectarian step and demanded its withdrawal. However, the university defended the decision, stating that employees were exempted based on the university’s requirements.
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