Assam CM Opposes Outsourcing of Cotton University Properties

Amidst widespread outrage, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that the state government would not permit the outsourcing of properties belonging to historic Cotton University for revenue collection. The controversy arose after the university authorities formed a standing committee to allocate space on campus to external parties for revenue generation. This move sparked criticism from various quarters, including the students’ union, students, alumni, and others. Chief Minister Sarma, a former student of the university, emphasized its rich legacy and asserted that outsourcing its properties would not be tolerated. He urged the university authorities to halt such actions immediately.