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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Himachal Assembly passes university amendment Bill amid protests over recruitment powers

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed the Himachal Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote amid strong opposition from BJP legislators and protests by university teachers against the proposed changes in the recruitment system.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while defending the legislation, said the amendment was aimed at ensuring transparency and merit-based recruitment in state universities and preventing political interference and recommendations in appointments.

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