Strike by Non-Teaching Employees Ends in LNMU Constituent Colleges; Normal Operations Resume After Six Days, Bringing Relief to Students
Darbhanga: The six-day strike by non-teaching employees in the constituent colleges of Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) officially ended on Saturday following successful talks between the employees' union and the university administration. After both sides reached an agreement, the employees announced the withdrawal of their protest, allowing academic and administrative activities to resume across all constituent colleges under the university.
Regional Minister Vinay Kumar Jha of the employees' union stated that the university administration had handed over a written agreement to the union representatives. Following this written assurance, the employees decided to call off the strike. The end of the agitation has brought significant relief to thousands of students, teachers, and parents.
Six-Day Strike Disrupted Administrative Work
The strike by non-teaching staff had severely affected routine administrative operations in several constituent colleges under LNMU.
Admission-related work, issuance of certificates, examination procedures, scholarship processing, document verification, and various office functions were either delayed or temporarily suspended.
Students had to make repeated visits to colleges for essential administrative services, while numerous official files remained pending during the strike.
Agreement Reached After Multiple Rounds of Talks
Before ending the strike, several rounds of discussions were held between the employees' union and the university administration.
Both sides discussed the employees' demands and the university's administrative concerns in detail. Eventually, a consensus was reached, following which the administration presented a written agreement assuring the union that appropriate action would be taken on several of its demands.
Written Assurance Led to Withdrawal of Protest
Regional Minister Vinay Kumar Jha said that the employees had launched the strike over long-pending demands.
After receiving a formal written commitment from the university administration, the union decided to withdraw the protest, expressing confidence that the agreed points would be implemented within the stipulated timeframe.
He also stated that timely implementation of the agreement would help prevent similar situations in the future.
Normal Functioning Restored in All Colleges
With the strike ending, administrative activities have resumed across all constituent colleges of LNMU.
College offices have reopened, and officials have begun clearing the backlog of pending work.
Admissions, examinations, registration, migration certificates, mark sheet distribution, issuance of certificates, and other student services have resumed as usual.
Major Relief for Students
Students are among the biggest beneficiaries of the end of the strike.
For nearly a week, many had faced difficulties in obtaining certificates, document verification, and other essential academic services.
The university administration has assured students that pending applications and administrative work will now be processed on a priority basis.
Teachers Welcome the Decision
Faculty members have also expressed satisfaction over the end of the strike.
They believe that the restoration of administrative support will help academic activities, examinations, and other institutional functions return to normal without further disruption.
Teachers also expressed hope that future disputes would be resolved through constructive dialogue.
University Administration Expresses Appreciation
The university administration thanked the employees' union for resolving the issue through discussions.
Officials reiterated that dialogue is the most effective way to settle disputes and assured the union that all legitimate demands mentioned in the written agreement would be considered in accordance with university rules and regulations.
Backlog of Work to Be Cleared Quickly
College authorities have instructed all departments to prioritize the completion of pending work accumulated during the strike.
Special work schedules and extended office hours may be introduced if necessary to ensure that students do not face additional delays.
Positive Impact on the Education System
Education experts believe that the restoration of administrative services will have a positive impact on the university's academic functioning.
Timely processing of documents, smoother examination procedures, and faster delivery of student services are expected to improve the overall efficiency of the education system.
Greater Emphasis on Dialogue in the Future
Both the employees' union and the university administration have agreed to prioritize dialogue in resolving future issues.
They believe that regular communication and transparent administrative practices can help avoid unnecessary disputes and disruptions in the future.
With the end of the six-day strike by non-teaching employees in the constituent colleges of Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), academic and administrative activities have returned to normal. The employees decided to withdraw their protest after receiving a written agreement from the university administration. The development has brought major relief to thousands of students, teachers, and parents. Admissions, examinations, registration, certificate issuance, and other administrative services have resumed, while pending work will now be completed on a priority basis.
