India, Sept. 24 -- Guwahati: Samaresh Barman, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Tezpur University, resigned on 24 September 2025, citing ethical issues with how the Public Relations Office was functioning.
His resignation came amid student protests over the university's handling of state mourning for the late singer Zubeen Garg.
Barman submitted his resignation to Vice Chancellor Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, saying that the Public Relations Office should focus on serving the university and its students, not promoting individuals.
He added that the office had been working in a way that went against these values, making it difficult for him to stay in his position.
Barman, a former Tezpur University student, expressed gratitude for the ...