Token Strike Call in AMU over suspension of RTI activist Dr Tariq Islam

Token strike call was made by Aligarh Muslim University Teachers’ Association (AMUTA)in its meeting held on 10th Sept, 2009 demanding the immediate revocation of the suspension of noted RTI activist Dr Tariq Islam.

The General Body of the AMU Teachers’ Association viewed with great concern the continuing indifference of the University administration/Vice Chancellor towards the demand of the Executive Committee for the revocation of the suspension of Dr Tariq Islam and resolved:
1) The teachers shall be on a Token Strike on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
2) To stage a Dharna outside the AMU Staff Club on Monday, September 14, 2009 from 10.00AM to 1:00PM
3) The Dharna to be continued after EID, if the suspension is not revoked.
4) the Executive Committee of the AMUTA is authorized to form an Action Committee to take stock of the situation and to decide on the future course of action, including hunger strike and/or indefinite strike, as and when required in case the demand of the Association is not met.