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Lucknow University Teachers' Association Faces Criticism Over Loss of Influence

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The Lucknow University Teachers' Association (LUTA) has been losing its sheen over the years, with many former professors and office-bearers expressing concerns over its lack of vocal representation for teachers' rights. With 405 members, including assistant professors, associate professors, and professors, LUTA's former president and general secretary, Neeraj Jain, attributes the decline to self-centeredness among the office-bearers, leading to the neglect of teachers' issues. Former vice-chancellor, Prof Roop Rekha Verma, and former head of department, public administration, Prof Manoj Dixit, also reminisce about LUTA's past strength and unity in fighting for teachers' causes.

Key Takeaways:

  • LUTA has 405 members, including assistant professors, associate professors, and professors.
  • The association's former president and general secretary, Neeraj Jain, blames self-centeredness among office-bearers for the decline.
  • Former vice-chancellor, Prof Roop Rekha Verma, recalls LUTA's past strength in organizing an all-UP teachers' convention in the 1980s.
  • Former head of department, public administration, Prof Manoj Dixit, remembers LUTA's unity in fighting for teachers' promotions, leaves, and medical facilities.
  • Current candidates, including Vineet Kumar Verma, Prof Amita Kanaujia, and Rajendra Kumar Verma, express the need for a more vocal and active LUTA.
  • LUTA's past accomplishments include stopping the Mayawati government from changing the university's name and forcing the Mulayam Singh Yadav government to change decisions in favor of teachers.

Statistics:

  • 405: Number of LUTA members, including assistant professors, associate professors, and professors.
  • 1980s: Decade when LUTA organized an all-UP teachers' convention.
  • 2 years: Period during which there has been no agitation or protest by LUTA.

Sources:

  • HT Lucknow
  • Lucknow University Teachers' Association (LUTA)
  • Neeraj Jain, former LUTA president and general secretary
  • Prof Roop Rekha Verma, former vice-chancellor
  • Prof Manoj Dixit, former head of department, public administration
  • Vineet Kumar Verma, current candidate for president
  • Prof Amita Kanaujia, current candidate for general secretary
  • Rajendra Kumar Verma, current candidate for general secretary

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