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The SLC meeting on March 17 witnessed intense debate over the derecognition and restructuring of the I&AR Sphere, culminating in the passage of the motion. The session also saw the approval of a bill to streamline the ratification and de-ratification process for core team members.
The eighth SLC meeting of the academic year, held on March 10, 2025, was packed with critical discussions ranging from the contentious derecognition of the I&AR sphere to an impeachment motion and major rulebook amendments. Tensions ran high as legislators debated the future of student governance, but with time running out, several key issues remained unresolved and were pushed to the next meeting, held on March 17. Read the article for a complete breakdown of the key debates.
The budget discussion for the January-May 2025 semester was marked by heated debates. Concerns over a ₹23 lakh deficit from the previous semester set the stage for a tense session, with multiple spheres exceeding their allocated budgets. Overspending, particularly on travel expenses and event funding, and financial mismanagement sparked some of the most intense arguments. Due to low attendance and the lack of quorum, the voting process for the individual spheres’ budgets was postponed.
Disclaimer: The voting process is ongoing. The article includes the results that are out, and is being updated as the remaining results are released.
The sixth SLC meeting of the academic year and the first meeting of 2025 was conducted on January 21, 2025. The SLC Speaker inaugurated the…
Key discussions from SLC Meeting 05 included election policies, women’s representation, and proposals addressing P Grades and fee timelines. Stay tuned for updates from the next meeting.
The SLC Parliament Trip 2024 was conducted from 7th to 12th December, with an itinerary packed with dignitary interactions, panel discussions with think tanks and various organisations, and visits to iconic monuments in Delhi. The delegation of 40+ students comprised of legislators, GSB members, members of the Public Policy club and more. T5E brings you exclusive coverage of the trip, including interactions with Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon. Minister of Industry, and Shri Rahul Gandhi, Hon. Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha.
On 29th September, 2024, the SLC organised a meeting to finalise and put this semester’s budgets to vote. The collision of big ideas and not-so-accommodating wallets can get pretty heated, and this time was no different. Spoiler alert: refreshments are always necessary.
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The second SLC meeting of the year took place online over two sessions on 22nd June and 29th June 2024. Detailed minutes of the meeting…