Students to march against ‘gender bias’ on Oct 16

Chandigarh | Friday | 12th October, 2018

Summary:

CHANDIGARH:Asserting their demand of round-the-clock hostel entry for girls, Panjab University Campus Students’ Council ( PUCSC ) on Thursday decided that the students will march across the north and south campus on October 16, to fight against ‘gender discrimination’. For this, students suggested that the UBS canteen should also be open 24x7 so that if students want, they can have food there. Some students also raised their concern about promoting night life in the campus through cultural change where discussions and musical nights should be organized. On security issue, Kanupriya said, “The university authorities should start their part of work as soon as possible,” she added Another student raised the issue that e-rickshaws are not available after 6pm, so how would the girls commute if hostels are opened 24x7.The students raised concern about issues like security, infrastructure, entry of fourwheelers and outsiders..