VOTE FOR A TEAM THAT ACTS : Prof Manjit Singh
Dear Colleagues, For the forthcoming PUTA elections, we have fielded a team of self-motivated teachers who remain active throughout the year with commitment, conviction and courage. Our primary motto is to make PUTA a visible and vibrant teacher-centric body that does not show helplessness when the dignity of teachers is at stake. PUTA, as we believe, should be more responsive and pro-active. We do not believe in the rhetoric of pro- or anti-Establishment, if we are to be defined at all in these terms, we are to be seen as ‘pro-teachers’ only. We also reject the politics of last-minute alliances and unprincipled affiliations. We insist that in the University, the systems should be allowed to work as per the provisions of the Calendar. Favouritism of any kind disrupts the routine flow of things. It pains us most that for ordinary routine matters, the teachers are compelled to run from one desk to another for the clearance of their files. As a consequence, the teachers engaged in research feel thoroughly de-motivated and frustrated. It is because of their quality research-work that the University continues to retain its glorious name. The research-commitment of the teachers is often underplayed or not given paid attention. We are a team of teachers with proven academic record and our activism is based on our academic strength. There is no credible activism without strong academics. Very soon we shall release our formal manifesto along with full team. We seek your vote and support for our team contesting PUTA election 2011. OUR CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF PUTA Akshaya Kumar Dept of English ,President,V.K. Walia Dept of Zoology,Vice President Mohammed Khalid, Evening Studies, Secretary, Kitty Sidhu ,Dental College (HSJIDS), Joint Secretary, Shivani Sharma, Dept of Philosophy ,Treasurer