JNU fee-hike issue sorted out, continuing protests not justified: HRD minister

Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said that the fee-related matter of JNU has been sorted out following several rounds of discussions with representatives of JNU students and teachers. He also said that the continuation of protests by JNU students is not justified as the fee-hike issue has been settled.

New Delhi:Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Monday said that the continuation of protests by JNU students is not justified as the fee-hike issue has been settled.

"The fee-related matter of JNU has been sorted out following several rounds of discussions with representatives of JNU students and teachers," Nishank said.

"The main demand by students related to increase in service and utility charges and other related issues have now been settled and the continuation of agitation by the students is no longer justified," he added.