TISS defers convocation at eleventh hour; CJI was to be chief guest
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) postponed its 86th convocation, scheduled for August 2, 2026, just 48 hours before the event.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant was to be the chief guest; his recent 'cockroaches' remark about unemployed youth is linked to student protests.
Students were informed via email on Thursday night citing 'unforeseen circumstances', but campus sources cite security concerns over potential protests.
The Progressive Students Forum (PSF) criticized the postponement, citing financial and emotional distress for graduates who had made travel and leave arrangements.
PSF also alleges previous delays in results and degree certificates, which have affected students' higher education and employment applications.
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