UMass Student Government Association President Prabhu Rajkumar resigned at last night’s weekly senate meeting amidst concerns about his performance and attendance this semester.
Rajkumar said in a five-minute speech on Monday QUOTE “I got into SGA because I wanted to represent my peers and make a real difference, and in my current situation, I don't believe that I am the best person to be the face of the SGA.” END QUOTE
Rajkumar previously faced calls to resign over unearthed tweets expressing an anti-immigration sentiment.
Speaker Patrick Collins was sworn in as president last night. Associate Speaker Julia Curto will take over as speaker and Vice President Ben Katzman will remain in his position.
Rajkumar added in his remarks QUOTE “Saying goodbye to the place I’ve known since I was a freshman is hard, more so when it is coming earlier than expected, but I have no doubt that the new leadership will do an excellent job representing the needs of the students.” END QUOTE
News Editor Rebeca Pereira interviewed Massachusetts Daily Collegian reporter Alex Genovese on the resignation. Listen for more.
This segment includes reporting from WMUA News' Catherine Hurley.
