A disruption in the air-conditioning system at Mumbai University’s Fort campus halted exam wing work and triggered protests by students waiting for marksheets and certificates. The administration said repairs are underway and temporary cooling arrangements are being made, but services remained affected amid rising temperatures.
Mumbai: The soaring temperature and heat tested the patience of staff and students at Mumbai University on Monday, as the central air-conditioning faced disruptions.
The students and staff working on the two floors of the administrative section of exam wing on fort campus were unable to work since 11am. The students had approached the campus to get their marksheets re-checked or to collect the degree certificates.
Yuva Sena Member Says Staff on Strike Over AC
During the protest, Yuva Sena member Amit Jadhav stated, “Students have been waiting here since 11:00 AM. Upon arrival, they were informed that the staff was on strike. When we asked why, we were told the staff is protesting because the AC in the university is not working."
