Hyderabad : Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth vice-chairperson Preethi Reddy on Thursday said only three events, including a film-related programme, were organised across its three campuses in the past 365 days and that none of them disrupted the academic calendar, while defending the university’s decision to host events on its premises.
On reports that holidays had been announced during an interaction with students at one such film-related event, she said her remarks were made casually and did not amount to an official declaration.
Speaking to reporters after appearing before Telangana State Commission for Women chairperson Nerella Sharada, she said all three events were conducted after 6 pm and involved hostel students. “Out of 365 days, we conducted only three events. Every event was conducted after 6 pm,” she said.
Preethi said she had been called by the Commission chairperson to clarify certain issues and that there were no complaints against students or from students. She said they discussed the matter and clarified the concerns raised, but declined to disclose details of their conversation to the media. Each of the three campuses hosted one event. We have three different campuses, and at least one event was held at each campus. At no point was the academic calendar disrupted.
She said she had submitted a representation in response to questions raised by the Commission, including those concerning promotions and notices issued by the higher education council.