Hyderabad: Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth vice-chairperson Preethi Reddy on Thursday said only three events, including a film-related programme, were organised across its three campuses in the past 365 days and that none of them disrupted the academic calendar, while defending the university’s decision to host events on its premises.Speaking to reporters after appearing before Telangana State Commission for Women chairperson Nerella Sharada, she said all three events were conducted after 6 pm and involved hostel students. Each of the three campuses hosted one event.“Out of 365 days, we conducted only three events. We have three different campuses, and at least one event was held at each campus. At no point was the academic calendar disrupted. Every event was conducted after 6 pm,” she said.She added that the university had also celebrated Bathukamma with women students on campus.Preethi said she had been called by the Commission chairperson to clarify certain issues and that there were no complaints against students or from students. She said they discussed the matter and clarified the concerns raised, but declined to disclose details of their conversation to the media.She said she had submitted a representation in response to questions raised by the Commission, including those concerning promotions and notices issued by the higher education council.On reports that holidays had been announced during an interaction with students at one such film-related event, she said her remarks were made casually and did not amount to an official declaration.BOX IMP:Women’s Commission continues inquiry into allegations against PJTAU VCThe Telangana State Commission for Women on Thursday continued its inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) vice-chancellor Aldas Janaiah. Both Janaiah and the complainant appeared before the Commission.The panel examined them separately and sought details regarding the allegations. It directed both parties to submit relevant evidence, supporting documents and other material in support of their respective claims.The Commission decided to take up further proceedings after examining the evidence and documents submitted by both parties. It asked them to attend the next hearing and furnish the required material in accordance with its directions.
