Campus Times |Lucknow

The university administration, citing security reasons, had issued an order approximately three to four months ago stating that Gate No. 2 and Gate No. 3 would remain closed daily from 10:30 PM to 5:30 AM. The decision has reportedly caused inconvenience to hundreds of students—especially hostel residents and those living off campus, including aspirants preparing for competitive examinations—who face difficulty accessing the university library late at night. In emergency situations, students are required to use only Gate No. 1, resulting in increased travel distance and time.

According to the SFI BBAU Unit, a memorandum was submitted to the University Proctor on 17 February 2026. The administration allegedly assured that the gates would be reopened within two to three days. However, nearly ten days later, no action has been taken.

Demand for Dialogue

The SFI BBAU Unit states that students were seeking a written timeline for reopening the gates. They allege that no competent authority has engaged in meaningful dialogue so far. Frustrated by what they describe as administrative silence, students say they were left with no option but to begin an indefinite strike. The protesting students have also questioned the security rationale, claiming that incidents of group clashes and unauthorized entry have not declined despite the gate closures.

Administration Yet to Respond

As of now, the university administration has not issued an official statement regarding the protest. Students have reiterated that the agitation will continue until their demands are formally addressed.