Jind, Haryana—Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda defended the state government’s choice to name Vikas Barala, an accused sexual harassment case victim, as a top legal officer during Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University’s (CRSU) 12th Foundation Day ceremony on Thursday.
Minister Dhanda responded to the accusations by saying,
“Today, is it illegal to be a politician’s son? He has worked hard in his studies and succeeded on his own. Saying things like these is the same as saying that politicians’ children shouldn’t be permitted to work at all.
He went on to say,
“Should someone be prohibited from working simply because they have a case pending in court? Can’t a politician’s child go to school or get a job? Vikas Barala
Regarding Bhupinder Hooda’s Claims About Course Closures
In response to claims made by former Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda that the university was discontinuing specific academic programs, Minister Dhanda claimed Hooda didn’t seem to understand the times.
“He must abandon his antiquated way of thinking. Where necessary, the BJP government will implement the New Education Policy. Hooda stated that the courses he was referring to were those that had no enrolled students.
Honouring the University’s Successes
Dhanda took delight in the university’s achievements and highlighted its progress:
“I’m proud that this university is making a major contribution to the growth of the state and the country and is playing a crucial role in influencing the future of our youth.”
According to him, CRSU is a dynamic representation of tradition, science, sports, culture, and education. The university is anticipated to take the lead in achieving the Central and State Governments’ goal for India’s educational system under the direction of Vice Chancellor Prof. Ram Pal Saini.
The minister reaffirmed that “CRSU will also be at the forefront in achieving the dream of a developed India by 2047.” Vikas Barala
Development Since the Beginning
CRSU was founded in 2014 with only four faculty members and seven departments. Today, it has grown to:
There are forty-four academic programs in 28 departments, including five research programs.
The institution presently has over 5,000 students, more than 70% of whom are female, compared to its original enrolment of 500.
156 colleges are under the university’s jurisdiction, including:
35,000 students are served by 138 education colleges and 18-degree colleges. Ten patents have been filed, and numerous research articles written by academics and faculty have appeared in national and international journals. Vikas Barala
Athletic Prominence
CRSU won the following at the Khelo India University Games:
Third in Haryana and fourth nationally The university’s athletic prowess is demonstrated by the five Bhim Awards and one Arjuna Award its athletes have received. Vikas Barala