Research scholars at Veer Kunwar Singh University (VKSU) have expressed their strong disapproval of the new PhD regulations. In a significant protest, scholars burned effigies of the Bihar Chief Minister and Education Minister on the university campus, aiming to draw the government's attention to their demands. The protest targets specific provisions within the new regulations that scholars believe are detrimental to their academic pursuits and interests.

The scholars argue that the amended regulations introduce changes that will complicate research work and infringe upon their academic freedom. They have raised particular objections to clauses concerning the duration of research, fellowship rules, and mandatory research publications. They contend that these new rules impose an undue burden on researchers and are likely to discourage rather than promote quality research.

During the demonstration, scholars chanted slogans and submitted a memorandum outlining their demands. They warned that if their concerns are not addressed and necessary amendments are not made to the new regulations, they will intensify their agitation. The scholars also stated that they had previously communicated their concerns to both the university administration and the government, but their pleas went unheard.

This incident has created a tense atmosphere on the university campus. The scholars expressed their anxiety about their future and urged the government and the education department to take their issues seriously. They have also appealed to research scholars from other universities to join their movement to amplify their collective voice. It remains to be seen how the government and university administration will respond to this protest and whether any action will be taken regarding the scholars' demands.