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Indefinite strike affects classes in Bodoland University

Kokrajhar: Official work as well classes are affected in the Bodoland University due to indefinite strike called byf Bodoland Students Union  of Bodoland University. Protestor are demanding appointment of new VC in the University.  

The BSU is a student's wing of ruling BPF party.  The student body said that their strike will continue until their verious demands including appointment of a new VC, filling of various posts in the university fulfilled.

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