Guv suggests against convocations in UP varsities

Lucknow, Feb 22 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh governor T V Rajeswar has directed the Uttar Pradesh government not to hold convocation ceremonies in six state universities.

In a letter to the state government, Mr Rajeswar without giving any specific reason, suggested the convocation of these varsities could be held between October and December 2007.

It is learnt that due to the impending UP assembly poll, the Raj Bhawan has suggested the postponement of convocations.

The convocation functions of Lucknow, Agra, Jhansi, Faizabad, Meerut and King George Dental University (KGDU) were slated in the next couple of months.

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