Guwahati, April 11 -- Prof Sherwin M Sungoh has resigned from her position as Pro Vice Chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) just 19 days after assuming office, citing intense pressure and limited authority as key reasons for her departure.

In her resignation letter submitted on April 9, Sungoh stated, "It has been difficult for me to function as Pro Vice-Chancellor under extreme pressure." Her resignation comes amid growing unrest among teacher and student organizations, which had been demanding changes within the university's administration.

Sungoh pointed out serious administrative hurdles in carrying out her responsibilities, including the absence of Vice Chancellor Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla from the university headqua...