JNU protest spreads to Guwahati; mass demonstration seen at Nehru Park

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: An extension of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) protest since the past three weeks was seen here in the city when students of different colleges and universities carried out a demonstration near Nehru Park on Thursday. The cause behind the protest is the hike in hostel fees of JNU students.

The new hostel charges require students to pay a service charge of Rs. 1,700 per month which previously did not exist. Rent for a single room has been increased from Rs 20 per month to Rs 600 per month. Rent for a double-sharing room has increased from Rs 10 per month to Rs 300 per month. The one-time (refundable) mess security deposit was increased from Rs 5,500 to Rs 12,000.

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