Politicised teachers
I have gone through the letter published in your daily on 5.1.2005 under the above heading by one Mr. A from DU. The view expressed there that the direct involvement of teachers in politics is not desirable seems to be a sound one as I found new students sometimes feel puzzled in such a situation. I agree with his view that no one is completely politically impartial, but the results of the recent election of the teachers of DU reflect that the majority of the teachers did not cast their votes on political considerations alone as candidates from both the panels came out successful. There is, in fact, no need for an academician to be absorbed in active politics throughout the year. In times of emergency and national crisis (as it was in 1952,1969 and1971) the students and the teachers of different universities were in the forefront and I believe they will rise to the occasion if there is any crisis again.
During 'peace time', however, is it necessary for the teachers to spend time in active politics? Is it not better to spend such time in academic discussions and seminars ?
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