Protest against the illegal and unlawful interference by the Batala administration in the college campus

Baring Union Christian College Association

Thank you, Chief Minister !

Thank you to all the Bishops,Office Bearers of the CNI Synod,clergy,heads of institutions,staff and students,congregation members,political and community leaders,and all other people who stood with us and prayed for us!

Great victory

Millions of millions Thanks to all the supporters of Baring Union Christian college Batala on the behalf of Management, Principal, Staff and students of Baring College as after the massive agitation, CM of Punjab Capt. Amarinder asks PWD not to disturb Baring College building’s heritage status, find another route for new road Chandigarh, January 30 Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday directed the State Public Works Department (PWD) to find an alternate route for the proposed new road in Batala instead of cutting through the heritage Baring Union Christian College building.
Taking note of the protests by students and local residents over the PWD proposal to construct a road through the playground of the institution, set up more than 140 years ago as Baring School, on April 1, 1878, the Chief Minister made it clear that the heritage building would not be allowed to be spoilt in any manner.
The building, which had also served as the summer palace of Maharaja Sher Singh, was an iconic structure, with the minority institution continuing to groom many important personalities over the decades, Captain Amarinder pointed out. It was not in the interest of the people of the region to allow a road to run through the college playground, he said, adding that the purpose of having a new road to serve the region could easily be met by constructing it along an alternate route.
The Chief Minister said his government was totally committed to protecting the interests of all the people, including the minorities, and would not undertake any initiative that would damage those interests. He directed the PWD to take into account the historic importance of buildings etc before initiating any infrastructural development plans in future.
It may be noted that the Batala Boys Boarding School had started classes in the palace of Late Maharaja Sher Singh, called the Anarkali. Recorded history shows that the palace gradually transformed into a school, with dormitories, classrooms and Chapel. This marked the beginning of the establishment of western education in Batala town and tehsil, making the institution’s building an important landmark not just Batala but for Punjab.
The transition in the development of Baring High School to Baring Union Christian College was made during 1934-1948. The college officially came into existence on June 29, 1944, with about 75 students predominantly from Hindu, Muslim and Sikh background. At the time of India’s partition, Baring College, which was then the only Christian college in East Punjab, came to Punjab.

Baring Union Christian College Association of BUC College Batala on 28-01-2020 (Tuesday).

To Protest against the illegal attempt to grab the land of ground of Baring Union Christian College Batala by local administration & land mafia, Massive Protest Rally was organised by Management i.e.Baring Union Christian College Association of BUC College Batala on 28-01-2020 (Tuesday). Inspite of rain Various leaders and members of different social and mass organizations coming from different parts of the state and nation participated to show solidarity with BUCCA.
The following also came especially from Himachal & J & K in solidarity with BUC College, Batala:-
Rev. V. P. Singh, principal Saint Paul's Sen. Sec. School and staff
Staff of Auckland House School, Shimla
Mrs. Ester William, Principal Alexander gv Memorial School with her husband former I.G. Police Jammu & Kashmir
Mr. Pareez Samuel Kaul, Director Tyndale Biscoe Schools Society
Mrs. Joece Kaul, headmistress Kashmir Valley School, Jammu and Kashmir
Congregation of Christ Church Shimla
Congregation of Churches of palampur, Chamba and Dalhousie

Eighth day of agitation

Two periods stay in protest rally was organised against the illegal attempt to acquire the land of historic BUC College, Batala by students and staff of college.

Seventh day of Agitation

Seventh day of agitation:- On the call given by local unit of Punjab & Chandigarh College Teachers Union (PCCTU) two periods stay in protest rally was organised against the illegal attempt to acquire the land of historic BUC College, Batala.

Sixth day of Agitation

Sixth day of agitation by staff and students of BUC college i.e one period stay in protest rally was organised against the illegal attempt to acquire the land of historic BUC College, Batala.

Unidentified People Entered in College Premises for acquiring land of the college illegally

Appeal - Appeal - Appeal A humble appeal to Police Administration please identify the unidentified people in the video who as a part of Nexus which illegally entered in Baring Union Christian College Batala ( BUCC) premises with officials of local administration. We as a part of Management, Staff and students vehemently condemn this illegal act.

Again we Appeal to Baring Family and friends to support and stand by Baring Union Christian College Batala ( BUCC) as land mafia and political nexus trying to grab the playground of the college illegally to fulfill their vested interest.
Please support and condemn it vehemently to save the future of the students.

Ashwani Sekhri’s(Ex MLA Batala) Speech Favouring BUC College against illegal acquiring land of the college

Appeal - Appeal - Appeal A humble appeal to Baring Family and friends to support and stand by Baring Union Christian College Batala ( BUCC) as land mafia and political nexus trying to grab the playground of the college illegally to fulfill their vested interest.

Please support and condemn it vehemently to save the future of the students.

Memorandum Given to DC Gurdaspur & SDM Batala against the illegal acquiring of land of BUC

Memorandum Given to DC Gurdaspur & SDM Batala against the illegal acquiring of land of BUC College by the Management of the college.....Press conference by the Baring College
Management Committee... Agitation against the illegal acquiring of Land by the Management, staff and students of the college....Please support Baring for the betterment of the future of the students because college playground produced so many athletes and in the future the college ground will be used for welfare of the students only.

Coverage of various news Channels for the issue of illegal acquiring of Land of BUC College Batala.