Two days after violence was unleashed on the students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the investigation has begun to identify the perpetrators. Several forensic teams arrived at the university to collect evidence in connection with the attack which left 34 students seriously injured. #JNU #JNUProtest #JNUViolence

WION Dispatch: Forensic teams arrive at JNU campus to collect evidence of violence

<p>Hindu Raksha Dal has claimed the responsibility for violence in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jawaharlal-nehru-university-violence-update-jnu-students-shout-slogans-against-delhi-police-272451">Jawaharlal Nehru University</a> (JNU).</p>

<p>"JNU is a hotbed of anti-national activities, we can't tolerate this. We take full responsibility for the attack in JNU and would like to say that they were our workers," said Pinky Chaudhary, Hindu Raksha Dal chief.</p>

<p>According to government sources, claims made by Chaudhary are being investigated.</p>

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<p>To identity masked men who attacked JNU, the Delhi police is taking the help of video footage as well as face recognition systems, sources added.</p>

<p>On Sunday evening, more than 30 students, including JNUSU President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sundays-attack-was-orchestrated-by-rss-affiliated-professors-and-abvp-jnusu-president-272561">Aishe Ghosh</a>, were injured and taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods.</p>

<p>The JNU administration and political leaders, cutting across political lines, had condemned the attack on students and urged the police to take action against the perpetrators.</p>


Hindu Raksha Dal has claimed the responsibility for violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). "JNU is a hotbed of anti-national activities, we can't tolerate this.

Hindu Raksha Dal has claimed the responsibility for violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). "JNU is a hotbed of anti-national activities, we can't tolerate this. We take full responsibility for the attack in JNU and would like to say that they were our workers," said Pinky Chaudhary, Hindu Raksha Dal chief. According to government sources, claims made by Chaudhary are being investigated. Watch video: To identity masked men who attacked JNU, the Delhi police is taking the help of video footage as well as face recognition systems, sources added. On Sunday evening, more than 30 students, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods. The JNU administration and political leaders, cutting across political lines, had condemned the attack on students and urged the police to take action against the perpetrators.

Hindu Raksha Dal chief takes 'full responsibility' for JNU violence

<p>The Delhi Police has filed an FIR against JNUSU president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sundays-attack-was-orchestrated-by-rss-affiliated-professors-and-abvp-jnusu-president-272561">Aishe Ghosh</a> and 19 others for allegedly attacking security guards and vandalising the server room of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on January 4.</p>

<p>The police registered the FIR on January 5.</p>

<p><strong>Watch video:&nbsp;Over 34 students, 12 teachers injured in JNU violence</strong></p>

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<p>In the complaint filed by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-amit-shah-asks-delhi-police-commissioner-to-take-necessary-action-272347">JNU</a> administration, the University alleged that the accused were involved in physical violence and pushed the women guards, verbally abused them and threatened them of dire consequences if they opened the lock of university's communication and information (CIS) office.</p>

<p>"They illegally trespassed the University property with the criminal intent to damage the public property. They damaged servers and made it dysfunctional. They also damaged fibre optic power supplies and broke the biometric systems inside the room," the University officials alleged.</p>

<p>This incident allegedly occurred a day before Aishe Ghosh, other JNU students and teachers were attacked by a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-most-clinching-we-are-moving-towards-anarchy-p-chidambaram-272576">masked mob</a> inside the campus.</p>


The Delhi Police has filed an FIR against JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh and 19 others for allegedly attacking security guards and vandalising the server room of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on January 4.

The Delhi Police has filed an FIR against JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh and 19 others for allegedly attacking security guards and vandalising the server room of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on January 4. The police registered the FIR on January 5. Watch video: Over 34 students, 12 teachers injured in JNU violence In the complaint filed by the JNU administration, the University alleged that the accused were involved in physical violence and pushed the women guards, verbally abused them and threatened them of dire consequences if they opened the lock of university's communication and information (CIS) office. "They illegally trespassed the University property with the criminal intent to damage the public property. They damaged servers and made it dysfunctional. They also damaged fibre optic power supplies and broke the biometric systems inside the room," the University officials alleged. This incident allegedly occurred a day before Aishe Ghosh, other JNU students and teachers were attacked by a masked mob inside the campus.

Delhi police file FIR against JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, 19 others

<p>A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-suspects-role-of-illegal-bangladeshis-in-seemapuri-violence-say-sources-272006">Delhi Police</a> Crime Branch team on Tuesday arrived at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to investigate the violence that took place on the varsity campus on January 5.</p>

<p>More than 30 students, including JNUSU president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sundays-attack-was-orchestrated-by-rss-affiliated-professors-and-abvp-jnusu-president-272561">Aishe Ghosh</a>, were injured and taken to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aiims-institutes-probe-panel-to-identify-causes-of-trauma-centre-fire-205414">AIIMS Trauma Centre</a> after a masked mob entered JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods.</p>

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<p>The JNU administration and politicians, cutting across party lines, had condemned the attack on students and urged the police to take action against the perpetrators.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, The Hindu Raksha Dal, a fringe outfit, claimed responsibility for the attack in JNU.</p>


A Delhi Police Crime Branch team on Tuesday arrived at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to investigate the violence that took place on the varsity campus on January 5.

A Delhi Police Crime Branch team on Tuesday arrived at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to investigate the violence that took place on the varsity campus on January 5. More than 30 students, including JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, were injured and taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods. The JNU administration and politicians, cutting across party lines, had condemned the attack on students and urged the police to take action against the perpetrators. Earlier in the day, The Hindu Raksha Dal, a fringe outfit, claimed responsibility for the attack in JNU.

Delhi Police Crime Branch team in JNU to investigate the violence

The battle between political parties is playing out in Indian universities at the cost of students' education. How did we reach the point where we can't tell the difference between university students and masked goons? Palki Sharma summarises what politics has turned our universities into. #Gravitas #JNU #JNUProtest #JNUViolence

Gravitas: Students attacked at JNU, proxy political conflict at expense of students

<p>Several masked men entered the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday and attacked students in the Sabarmati hostel.</p>

<p>"People came from outside, armed with sticks and rods. The situation is grim in the University. So, I am leaving the campus for now," a student of JNU said.</p>

<p>Several students were injured in violence by the masked perpetrators and were rushed to AIIMS&nbsp;with cases of head injuries and bleeding.</p>

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	<li>According to the sources, the clash took place during a public meeting organised by the JNU Teachers' Association.</li>
	<li>In the late hours of Sunday, Delhi Police said it conducted a flag march and the situation was brought under control after it got a written request from the JNU administration to enter the campus.</li>
	<li>The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Federation (JNUTF) said it was extremely concerned about the environment of fear and brutality created by some violent agitating students.</li>
	<li>Students from around the country protested to condemn the violence in JNU. Students from Mumbai and Hyderabad continued to protest into the early hours of Monday morning.</li>
	<li>JNUSU&nbsp;has demanded the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar.</li>
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<p><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/masked-goons-attack-students-teachers-on-jnu-campus-many-injured-272344">Masked men attack students, teachers on JNU campus, many injured</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-amit-shah-asks-delhi-police-commissioner-to-take-necessary-action-272347">JNU violence: Amit Shah asks Delhi Police Commissioner to take necessary action</a></strong></p>

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Several masked men entered the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday and attacked students in the Sabarmati hostel. "People came from outside, armed with sticks and rods.

Several masked men entered the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday and attacked students in the Sabarmati hostel. "People came from outside, armed with sticks and rods. The situation is grim in the University. So, I am leaving the campus for now," a student of JNU said. Several students were injured in violence by the masked perpetrators and were rushed to AIIMS with cases of head injuries and bleeding. According to the sources, the clash took place during a public meeting organised by the JNU Teachers' Association. In the late hours of Sunday, Delhi Police said it conducted a flag march and the situation was brought under control after it got a written request from the JNU administration to enter the campus. The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Federation (JNUTF) said it was extremely concerned about the environment of fear and brutality created by some violent agitating students. Students from around the country protested to condemn the violence in JNU. Students from Mumbai and Hyderabad continued to protest into the early hours of Monday morning. JNUSU has demanded the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. Read more: Masked men attack students, teachers on JNU campus, many injured Read more: JNU violence: Amit Shah asks Delhi Police Commissioner to take necessary action Watch: Masked mob enters JNU campus, brutally beats students and teachers ×

Jawaharlal Nehru University violence update: JNU students shout slogans against Delhi Police

<p>Delhi Police on Monday said it had received a number of complaints in connection with violence in Jawaharlal<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-amit-shah-asks-delhi-police-commissioner-to-take-necessary-action-272347">&nbsp;Nehru University </a>(JNU) and would be registering an FIR soon even as it&nbsp;conducted a flag march in the campus on Sunday night to ensure there were no more fringe elements in the campus.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/masked-goons-attack-students-teachers-on-jnu-campus-many-injured-272344">Also Read:&nbsp;Masked men attack students, teachers on JNU campus, many injured</a></p>

<p>"This is a desperate attempt by forces of anarchy who are determined to use students as cannon fodder, create unrest to shore up their shrinking political footprint. Universities should remain places of learning and&nbsp;education," the BJP said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Human Resource Development (MHRD) called the registrar of JNU to his office today to discuss the situation.</p>

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<p>On Monday, Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa&nbsp;held a meeting with students and teachers of the Jawaharlal&nbsp;Nehru University at the police headquarters where the students handed over a set of demands to the official.</p>

<p>The letter, containing the set of demands, addressed to the Commissioner of Police (CP) urged him to assure "urgent medical assistance to the injured students", "arrest of all goons involved in the attack", "rescue of the students who are stuck both inside and outside the campus" and to ensure normalcy in the campus.</p>

<p>A student delegation was visited the AIIMS Trauma Centre where those injured in the JNU campus violence have been admitted.</p>

<p>Over eighteen students have been taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods on Sunday.</p>

<p>(With inputs from ANI)</p>


Delhi Police on Monday said it had received a number of complaints in connection with violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and would be registering an FIR soon even as it conducted a flag march in the campus on Sunday night to ensure there were no more fringe elements in the campus.

Delhi Police on Monday said it had received a number of complaints in connection with violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and would be registering an FIR soon even as it conducted a flag march in the campus on Sunday night to ensure there were no more fringe elements in the campus. Also Read: Masked men attack students, teachers on JNU campus, many injured "This is a desperate attempt by forces of anarchy who are determined to use students as cannon fodder, create unrest to shore up their shrinking political footprint. Universities should remain places of learning and education," the BJP said. Meanwhile, the Human Resource Development (MHRD) called the registrar of JNU to his office today to discuss the situation. Watch Video: On Monday, Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa held a meeting with students and teachers of the Jawaharlal Nehru University at the police headquarters where the students handed over a set of demands to the official. The letter, containing the set of demands, addressed to the Commissioner of Police (CP) urged him to assure "urgent medical assistance to the injured students", "arrest of all goons involved in the attack", "rescue of the students who are stuck both inside and outside the campus" and to ensure normalcy in the campus. A student delegation was visited the AIIMS Trauma Centre where those injured in the JNU campus violence have been admitted. Over eighteen students have been taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods on Sunday. (With inputs from ANI)

Delhi Police conducts flag march in Jawaharlal Nehru University after violence

Dozens of masked men armed with sticks and stones stormed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday evening and went about attacking teachers, students and vandalizing hostels, leaving many wounded.

Masked mob enters JNU campus, brutally beats students and teachers

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said he did not see any "tuke tukde" gang at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) when he was studying at the varsity.</p>

<p>"On JNU issue, what I have to say, I have said yesterday. I can certainly tell you when I studied at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), we didn`t see any `tukde tukde` gang there," Jaishankar said at an event in Delhi.</p>

<p>BJP leaders have in the past referred to "tukde tukde gang" in the context of JNU, a term used for those it thinks displayed a mindset that called for dismemberment of India.</p>

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<p>The JNU campus was rocked by violence on Sunday evening when more than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a group of masked men entered the varsity and attacked them and teachers with sticks and rods.</p>

<p>Jaishankar had on Sunday "unequivocally" condemned the violence at the varsity in which more than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Have seen pictures of what is happening in JNU. Condemn the violence unequivocally. This is completely against the tradition and culture of the university," he had tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said he did not see any "tuke tukde" gang at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) when he was studying at the varsity.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said he did not see any "tuke tukde" gang at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) when he was studying at the varsity. "On JNU issue, what I have to say, I have said yesterday. I can certainly tell you when I studied at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), we didn`t see any `tukde tukde` gang there," Jaishankar said at an event in Delhi. BJP leaders have in the past referred to "tukde tukde gang" in the context of JNU, a term used for those it thinks displayed a mindset that called for dismemberment of India. #WATCH "I can certainly tell you, when I studied in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), we didn't see any 'tukde tukde' gang there," EAM Dr S Jaishankar at an event in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/9IgIZKQolx — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × The JNU campus was rocked by violence on Sunday evening when more than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a group of masked men entered the varsity and attacked them and teachers with sticks and rods. Jaishankar had on Sunday "unequivocally" condemned the violence at the varsity in which more than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured. "Have seen pictures of what is happening in JNU. Condemn the violence unequivocally. This is completely against the tradition and culture of the university," he had tweeted. (With inputs from ANI)

Didn't see any 'tukde tukde' gang in JNU when I was a student: Jaishankar

<p>Congress leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rohingyas-who-came-before-dec-31-2014-shouldnt-be-excluded-from-caa-p-chidambaram-272289">P Chidambaram</a> on Monday asserted that the violence which erupted in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-citizenship-amendment-act-protests-stalin-leads-dmk-allies-in-the-rally-against-caa-eps-says-beware-of-false-propaganda-269712">Jawaharlal Nehru University</a> (JNU) last evening showed that the country is rapidly descending into anarchy.<br />
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"The incident is the most clinching evidence that we are rapidly descending into anarchy. It has taken place in the national capital in India's foremost university under the watch of the central government, the Home Minister, the LG and the Commissioner of Police," said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-appears-as-advocate-in-supreme-court-for-first-time-after-getting-bail-267633">Chidambaram</a> in a statement.<br />
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The statement came a day after more than 30 students, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and taken to the AIIMS after a masked mob, brandishing rods and sticks, entered the university and attacked them and their professors.<br />
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Calling the intelligence-gathering technique of the Delhi Police "pathetic", the Congress leader said that Commissioner of Police should be held accountable for the violence.<br />
"We demand that accountability on officers be fixed and action taken immediately," he added.<br />
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Chidambaram said that the attack on students is the gravest act of impunity and demanded the perpetrators be arrested and brought to justice. "Nothing can be more shocking and shameful."</p>


Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday asserted that the violence which erupted in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) last evening showed that the country is rapidly descending into anarchy.

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday asserted that the violence which erupted in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) last evening showed that the country is rapidly descending into anarchy. "The incident is the most clinching evidence that we are rapidly descending into anarchy. It has taken place in the national capital in India's foremost university under the watch of the central government, the Home Minister, the LG and the Commissioner of Police," said Chidambaram in a statement. The statement came a day after more than 30 students, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and taken to the AIIMS after a masked mob, brandishing rods and sticks, entered the university and attacked them and their professors. Calling the intelligence-gathering technique of the Delhi Police "pathetic", the Congress leader said that Commissioner of Police should be held accountable for the violence. "We demand that accountability on officers be fixed and action taken immediately," he added. Chidambaram said that the attack on students is the gravest act of impunity and demanded the perpetrators be arrested and brought to justice. "Nothing can be more shocking and shameful."

JNU violence most clinching, we are moving towards 'anarchy': P Chidambaram

Massed goons armed with sticks and stones went on a rampage in India's Jawaharlal Nehru University on January 5 evening. Around 50 odd men covering their faces brutally attacked students and faculty members. It is being said that nearly 34 students and 12 teachers have been critically wounded. #JNUProtest #JNU #JNUViolence

WION Dispatch: Over 34 students, 12 teachers injured in JNU violence

<p><strong>The Change</strong></p>

<p>The ugly violence which took place on Sunday night in JNU is just the tip of an iceberg. The rampage which goons indulged in looked straight out of Bollywood film where students replace debate with a baton to be followed by the destruction of public property and beating up of fellow students.</p>

<p>This is what exactly happened in JNU. Who were these people? Where did they come from? It is a matter of investigation but what is loud and clear is that violence was organised in the form of a hit back against a section of JNU students. A warning from a section of the establishment that protests will be met with a baton if it continues to embarrass the state.</p>

<p>The protests are a manifestation of a deep divide India has undergone fundamental issues ranging from secularism to economy to dissent to definition of patriotism. But it is for the first time that anti-government sentiments are running high in the country. The protests have broken BJP’s equilibrium whereby the interest of the state became common with the interest of the BJP-RSS combine.</p>

<p>For the past 5 years, both were seen as one and BJP was seen as the custodian of the national interest. It is not the case anymore. BJP’s core vote may remain intact and may also consolidate because of reverse polarisation, but a new constituency is indeed coming up against Narendra Modi in the form of unabashed student protests across the country. In 2016, JNU controversy and Rohinth Vemula suicide created unprecedented sympathy and media traction but failed to turn into a nationwide street protest. The streets remained with BJP and 2019 Lok Sabha elections stands as testimony of failed campus politics. This time the street has reclaimed its space as a place of dissent.</p>

<p><strong>The Difference</strong></p>

<p>So, the question is what makes the protests in 2019 different from 2016. The 2016 campaign became political from the beginning and saw politicians making a pilgrimage to educational institutions to revive the party’s morale after Lok Sabha drubbing in 2014 elections.</p>

<p>2019 protests against CAA, economy and NRC have been leaderless and far more spontaneous than the one which took place in 2016. Today, the protests are about policies of the government.</p>

<p>The stand-off is not on slogans and idea of India but a policy which has been passed in both houses of Parliament. The difference is that in 2016, the response towards protests was mild and only violence witnessed was in a court in Delhi where Kanhaiya Kumar got roughed up.</p>

<p>This time protests have been countered with strong protests from the groups supporting the government. It is not the first time that RSS-BJP and Left cadres have clashed. Just go down South - in Kannur, you would realise that hundreds of cadres of both sides have been bumped off. In fact, Home Minister Amit Shah launched previous Kerala campaign on this note. The campaign failed and Left came to power in Kerala. JNU is the last ideological bastion not captured by BJP and Left understands it. Electorally, JNU is insignificant but it has a huge symbolic value. It is this symbolic value which BJP wants to exploit.</p>

<p><strong>The Challenge</strong></p>

<p>The biggest challenge for the student protest is to incorporate middle India. When I use the word middle India, I mean those Indians who do not hate Muslims. But they come with their biases and a strong sense of what is good and bad for the country. I think the agitators should not throw history books and the Constitution at their face. The success of the agitation lies in making apolitical civil society take a political position which affects electoral politics.</p>

<p>This is what fundamentally happened during the Anna Hazare agitation where the distinction between pure politics and apolitical civil society merged. The civil society participated in the agitation for larger good by saying that it is an apolitical agitation for the larger good of the state. They made a political choice in politics without committing themselves to any party. It was for this reason that Congress lost, not the election but its hegemonic role in Indian politics. BJP should understand this. If this is to happen again, they would definitely be out of both South Block and people’s mind together.</p>

<p><em>(Views expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)<br />
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The Change The ugly violence which took place on Sunday night in JNU is just the tip of an iceberg. The rampage which goons indulged in looked straight out of Bollywood film where students replace debate with a baton to be followed by the destruction of public property and beating up of fellow students.

The Change The ugly violence which took place on Sunday night in JNU is just the tip of an iceberg. The rampage which goons indulged in looked straight out of Bollywood film where students replace debate with a baton to be followed by the destruction of public property and beating up of fellow students. This is what exactly happened in JNU. Who were these people? Where did they come from? It is a matter of investigation but what is loud and clear is that violence was organised in the form of a hit back against a section of JNU students. A warning from a section of the establishment that protests will be met with a baton if it continues to embarrass the state. The protests are a manifestation of a deep divide India has undergone fundamental issues ranging from secularism to economy to dissent to definition of patriotism. But it is for the first time that anti-government sentiments are running high in the country. The protests have broken BJP’s equilibrium whereby the interest of the state became common with the interest of the BJP-RSS combine. For the past 5 years, both were seen as one and BJP was seen as the custodian of the national interest. It is not the case anymore. BJP’s core vote may remain intact and may also consolidate because of reverse polarisation, but a new constituency is indeed coming up against Narendra Modi in the form of unabashed student protests across the country. In 2016, JNU controversy and Rohinth Vemula suicide created unprecedented sympathy and media traction but failed to turn into a nationwide street protest. The streets remained with BJP and 2019 Lok Sabha elections stands as testimony of failed campus politics. This time the street has reclaimed its space as a place of dissent. The Difference So, the question is what makes the protests in 2019 different from 2016. The 2016 campaign became political from the beginning and saw politicians making a pilgrimage to educational institutions to revive the party’s morale after Lok Sabha drubbing in 2014 elections. 2019 protests against CAA, economy and NRC have been leaderless and far more spontaneous than the one which took place in 2016. Today, the protests are about policies of the government. The stand-off is not on slogans and idea of India but a policy which has been passed in both houses of Parliament. The difference is that in 2016, the response towards protests was mild and only violence witnessed was in a court in Delhi where Kanhaiya Kumar got roughed up. This time protests have been countered with strong protests from the groups supporting the government. It is not the first time that RSS-BJP and Left cadres have clashed. Just go down South - in Kannur, you would realise that hundreds of cadres of both sides have been bumped off. In fact, Home Minister Amit Shah launched previous Kerala campaign on this note. The campaign failed and Left came to power in Kerala. JNU is the last ideological bastion not captured by BJP and Left understands it. Electorally, JNU is insignificant but it has a huge symbolic value. It is this symbolic value which BJP wants to exploit. The Challenge The biggest challenge for the student protest is to incorporate middle India. When I use the word middle India, I mean those Indians who do not hate Muslims. But they come with their biases and a strong sense of what is good and bad for the country. I think the agitators should not throw history books and the Constitution at their face. The success of the agitation lies in making apolitical civil society take a political position which affects electoral politics. This is what fundamentally happened during the Anna Hazare agitation where the distinction between pure politics and apolitical civil society merged. The civil society participated in the agitation for larger good by saying that it is an apolitical agitation for the larger good of the state. They made a political choice in politics without committing themselves to any party. It was for this reason that Congress lost, not the election but its hegemonic role in Indian politics. BJP should understand this. If this is to happen again, they would definitely be out of both South Block and people’s mind together. (Views expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

JNU is not India but represents the idea of India

Dozens of masked men armed with sticks and stones stormed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday evening and went about attacking teachers, students and vandalizing hostels, leaving many wounded. #JNU #JNUattack #JNUviolence

JNU Mob Rampage: Over 34 injured in clash between student groups in university

<p>On Sunday, January 5,&nbsp;violence broke out inside the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. A&nbsp;mob of masked men and women entered the campus and thrashed students and professors and vandalised hostels inside the campus. The attack left several seriously injured who were then rushed to AIIMS trauma centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack has been widely condemned by Bollywood celebrities including Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Swara Bhasker,&nbsp;Riteish Deshmukh, and many others who took to social media to show their anger over the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Terming the incident as ''horrific", actor Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter and said, "Why do you need to cover your face? Because you know you are doing something wrong, illegal &amp; punishable. There is no honour in this-Its horrific to see the visuals of students &amp; teachers brutally attacked by masked goons inside JNU-Such violence cannot &amp; should not be tolerated."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Why do you need to cover your face? Because you know you are doing something wrong, illegal &amp; punishable. There is no honour in this-Its horrific to see the visuals of students &amp; teachers brutally attacked by masked goons inside JNU-Such violence cannot &amp; should not be tolerated</p>
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<p>Deskhmukh's wife and actor Genelia Deshmukh also took to Twitter to condemn the attacks on JNU students."Absolutely disturbed to see the visuals of masked goons enter JNU and attack students &amp; teachers - sheer brutality!! Humble appeal to the police to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice," she tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Absolutely disturbed to see the visuals of masked goons enter JNU and attack students &amp; teachers - sheer brutality!! Humble appeal to the police to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice</p>
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<p>Actor Swara Bhaskar who is an alumnus of the university was quite vocal about the issue since the very beginning of it. Bhaskar tweeted a video of the JNU Student Union President Aishe Ghosh bleeding and crying. "JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh attacked by alleged ABVP Goons... This attack is ONGOING @DelhiPolice Vasant Kunj thana is less than 1km away!!!!!!!! Why are you letting this happen???" Bhaskar tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh attacked by alleged ABVP Goons.. This attack is ONGOING <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiPolice</a> Vasant Kunj thana is less than 1km away!!!!!!!! Why are you letting this happen??? <a href="https://t.co/4z5QqA6kya">pic.twitter.com/4z5QqA6kya</a></p>
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<p>The actor also shared a video&nbsp;urging the residents of New Delhi to reach JNU campus gates in large numbers. Bhaskar further claimed that her parents live in the JNU campus. The main gates had been blocked and students and faculty were not being allowed to step out even as vandals were still believed to be roaming inside.&nbsp;<br />
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Senior actor Shabana Azmi shared Bhaskar's video and said, "This is beyond shocking! Condemnation is not enough. Immediate action needs to be taken against the perpetrators."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is beyond shocking ! Condemnation is not enough. Immediate action needs to be taken against the perpetrators . <a href="https://t.co/P5Arv9aNhj">https://t.co/P5Arv9aNhj</a></p>
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) <a href="https://twitter.com/AzmiShabana/status/1213864669020073984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Throwing a powerful question at netizens, Dia Mirza tweeted, "How long will this be allowed to continue? How long will you turn a blind eye? How long will the defenceless be attacked in the name of politics or religion? Enough is enough. @DelhiPolice."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How long will this be allowed to continue? How long will you turn a blind eye? How long will the defenceless be attacked in the name of politics or religion? Enough is enough. <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiPolice</a></p>
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) <a href="https://twitter.com/deespeak/status/1213895895978143745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>'Pink'&nbsp;actor Taapsee Pannu also shared a video of the rampage and tweeted, "such is the condition inside what we consider to be a place where our future is shaped. It's getting scarred forever. irreversible damage. What kind of shaping up is happening here, it's there for us to see.... saddening''.&nbsp;</p>

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— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) <a href="https://twitter.com/taapsee/status/1213842488147841024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Sonam Kapoor re-tweeted&nbsp;Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's tweet and added,&nbsp;''Shocking disgusting and cowardly. Have the balls to at least show your face when you want to attack innocents''.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocking disgusting and cowardly. Have the balls to at least show your face when you want to attack innocents. <a href="https://t.co/laFmsF8DTK">https://t.co/laFmsF8DTK</a></p>
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonamakapoor/status/1213839269565009920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Sonam Kapoor also put out an Instagram story over the violence,'' Empathy has&nbsp;engulfed and people right now know how harmful this right-wing extreme ideology is when it hit close to home. Speak up don't&nbsp;be mute. All we have&nbsp;left is our voice''.<br />
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<p>Neha Dhupia tweeted, ''When is this madness going to end... what’s the price one can put on an innocent life. Frightening to see images of students and faculty members being attacked and hurt. This level of violence is unacceptable... #JNU''</p>

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— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) <a href="https://twitter.com/NehaDhupia/status/1213882843123896320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Vishal Dadlani wrote, "I'm sorry, students of #JNU and of India. You're bearing the brunt of a fascist dictatorship &amp; we, the people, YOUR people, your Nation, are failing you."&nbsp;</p>

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— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) <a href="https://twitter.com/VishalDadlani/status/1213861713193291777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Actor&nbsp;Zeeshan Ayub who has been in news since the time&nbsp;CAA protest broke out requested people&nbsp;to&nbsp;reach JNU in large number.</p>

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— Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub (@Mdzeeshanayyub) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mdzeeshanayyub/status/1213846707164737536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Kriti Sanon too condemned the violence on campus and tweeted that violence is never a solution. "It breaks my heart to see what happened at JNU! What’s going on in India is horrifying!! Students &amp; teachers being beaten up &amp; terrorized by masked cowards!! The constant blame game! Stooping so low for political agendas!Violence is NEVER a solution! How have we become so inhuman?"</p>

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— Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) <a href="https://twitter.com/kritisanon/status/1214019157940932609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Only credible voice of resistance and opposition left in this country are students ,You’ll not be able to muzzle this voice. Keep trying. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JNUattack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JNUattack</a></p>
— anurag basu (@basuanurag) <a href="https://twitter.com/basuanurag/status/1213896448254722053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) <a href="https://twitter.com/RajkummarRao/status/1213926827158384641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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— Alankrita Shrivastava (@alankrita601) <a href="https://twitter.com/alankrita601/status/1213894651465232384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Who supports this violence against the students . ? Who ? Who thinks its correct to hit students with rods , throw acid on them and grope and molest the girls ? <a href="https://t.co/f2jaiIM3aC">https://t.co/f2jaiIM3aC</a></p>
— Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmSudhirMishra/status/1213886458890575872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Earlier on Sunday evening, more than 18 students, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered the JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods.<br />
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On Sunday, January 5, violence broke out inside the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. A mob of masked men and women entered the campus and thrashed students and professors and vandalised hostels inside the campus.

On Sunday, January 5, violence broke out inside the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. A mob of masked men and women entered the campus and thrashed students and professors and vandalised hostels inside the campus. The attack left several seriously injured who were then rushed to AIIMS trauma centre. The attack has been widely condemned by Bollywood celebrities including Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Swara Bhasker, Riteish Deshmukh, and many others who took to social media to show their anger over the incident. Terming the incident as ''horrific", actor Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter and said, "Why do you need to cover your face? Because you know you are doing something wrong, illegal & punishable. There is no honour in this-Its horrific to see the visuals of students & teachers brutally attacked by masked goons inside JNU-Such violence cannot & should not be tolerated." Why do you need to cover your face? Because you know you are doing something wrong, illegal & punishable. There is no honour in this-Its horrific to see the visuals of students & teachers brutally attacked by masked goons inside JNU-Such violence cannot & should not be tolerated — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) January 5, 2020 × Deskhmukh's wife and actor Genelia Deshmukh also took to Twitter to condemn the attacks on JNU students."Absolutely disturbed to see the visuals of masked goons enter JNU and attack students & teachers - sheer brutality!! Humble appeal to the police to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice," she tweeted. Absolutely disturbed to see the visuals of masked goons enter JNU and attack students & teachers - sheer brutality!! Humble appeal to the police to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice — Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) January 5, 2020 × Actor Swara Bhaskar who is an alumnus of the university was quite vocal about the issue since the very beginning of it. Bhaskar tweeted a video of the JNU Student Union President Aishe Ghosh bleeding and crying. "JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh attacked by alleged ABVP Goons... This attack is ONGOING @DelhiPolice Vasant Kunj thana is less than 1km away!!!!!!!! Why are you letting this happen???" Bhaskar tweeted. JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh attacked by alleged ABVP Goons.. This attack is ONGOING @DelhiPolice Vasant Kunj thana is less than 1km away!!!!!!!! Why are you letting this happen??? pic.twitter.com/4z5QqA6kya — Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) January 5, 2020 × The actor also shared a video urging the residents of New Delhi to reach JNU campus gates in large numbers. Bhaskar further claimed that her parents live in the JNU campus. The main gates had been blocked and students and faculty were not being allowed to step out even as vandals were still believed to be roaming inside. Senior actor Shabana Azmi shared Bhaskar's video and said, "This is beyond shocking! Condemnation is not enough. Immediate action needs to be taken against the perpetrators." This is beyond shocking ! Condemnation is not enough. Immediate action needs to be taken against the perpetrators . https://t.co/P5Arv9aNhj — Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) January 5, 2020 × Throwing a powerful question at netizens, Dia Mirza tweeted, "How long will this be allowed to continue? How long will you turn a blind eye? How long will the defenceless be attacked in the name of politics or religion? Enough is enough. @DelhiPolice." How long will this be allowed to continue? How long will you turn a blind eye? How long will the defenceless be attacked in the name of politics or religion? Enough is enough. @DelhiPolice — Dia Mirza (@deespeak) January 5, 2020 × 'Pink' actor Taapsee Pannu also shared a video of the rampage and tweeted, "such is the condition inside what we consider to be a place where our future is shaped. It's getting scarred forever. irreversible damage. What kind of shaping up is happening here, it's there for us to see.... saddening''. such is the condition inside what we consider to be a place where our future is shaped. It’s getting scarred for ever. Irreversible damage. What kind of shaping up is happening here, it’s there for us to see.... saddening https://t.co/Qt2q7HRhLG — taapsee pannu (@taapsee) January 5, 2020 × Sonam Kapoor re-tweeted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's tweet and added, ''Shocking disgusting and cowardly. Have the balls to at least show your face when you want to attack innocents''. Shocking disgusting and cowardly. Have the balls to at least show your face when you want to attack innocents. https://t.co/laFmsF8DTK — Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) January 5, 2020 × Sonam Kapoor also put out an Instagram story over the violence,'' Empathy has engulfed and people right now know how harmful this right-wing extreme ideology is when it hit close to home. Speak up don't be mute. All we have left is our voice''. Neha Dhupia tweeted, ''When is this madness going to end... what’s the price one can put on an innocent life. Frightening to see images of students and faculty members being attacked and hurt. This level of violence is unacceptable... #JNU'' When is this madness going to end... what’s the price one can put on an innocent life. Frightening to see images of students and faculty members being attacked and hurt. This level of violence is unacceptable... #JNU — Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) January 5, 2020 × Vishal Dadlani wrote, "I'm sorry, students of #JNU and of India. You're bearing the brunt of a fascist dictatorship & we, the people, YOUR people, your Nation, are failing you." I'm sorry, students of #JNU and of India. You're bearing the brunt of a fascist dictatorship & we, the people, YOUR people, your Nation, are failing you. :( — VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) January 5, 2020 × Actor Zeeshan Ayub who has been in news since the time CAA protest broke out requested people to reach JNU in large number. ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा लोगों से request है कि #JNU पहुँचें। दरवाज़ा और रास्ते बंद करके , अपने गुंडोंको खुली छूट दे रहे हैं ये दंगाई। अपने दोस्तों, रिश्तेदारों और सबको बताएँऔर साथ में पहुँचें।🙏🙏 — Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub (@Mdzeeshanayyub) January 5, 2020 × Kriti Sanon too condemned the violence on campus and tweeted that violence is never a solution. "It breaks my heart to see what happened at JNU! What’s going on in India is horrifying!! Students & teachers being beaten up & terrorized by masked cowards!! The constant blame game! Stooping so low for political agendas!Violence is NEVER a solution! How have we become so inhuman?" It breaks my heart to see what happened at JNU! What’s going on in India is horrifying!! Students & teachers being beaten up & terrorized by masked cowards!! The constant blame game!Stooping so low for political agendas!Violence is NEVER a solution! How have we become so inhuman? — Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) January 6, 2020 × Only credible voice of resistance and opposition left in this country are students ,You’ll not be able to muzzle this voice. Keep trying. #JNUattack — anurag basu (@basuanurag) January 5, 2020 × What happened in #JNU is shameful, horrific and heartbreaking. Those who are responsible behind these attacks should be punished. #JNUViolence — Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) January 5, 2020 × If tonight we as a country cannot grow a conscience then there is no hope. The writing is on the wall. Think carefully about which side of history you want to be on. Each person who speaks up counts. There has to be a greater number of people who value and treasure humanity. — Alankrita Shrivastava (@alankrita601) January 5, 2020 × Who supports this violence against the students . ? Who ? Who thinks its correct to hit students with rods , throw acid on them and grope and molest the girls ? https://t.co/f2jaiIM3aC — Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) January 5, 2020 × Earlier on Sunday evening, more than 18 students, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered the JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods. The JNU administration and political leaders, cutting across political lines, had condemned the attack on students and urged the police to take action against the perpetrators.

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<p>Delhi came to a standstill once again as JNU was attacked by goons clad with&nbsp;masks and hand-held weapons.</p>

<p>A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/masked-goons-attack-students-teachers-on-jnu-campus-many-injured-272344">masked mob</a> on Sunday entered the Sabarmati Hostel of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jawaharlal-nehru-university-violence-update-jnu-students-shout-slogans-against-delhi-police-272451">Jawaharlal Nehru University</a> and assaulted several students and professors with sticks, rods and even hammers.</p>

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ABVP terrorists from DU have entered campus in large numbers with iron rods, and they have been told to single out students' representatives. The JNUSU President, Aishe Ghosh, has been attacked. The Police and guards are aiding and abetting the attackers <a href="https://t.co/KoIge6xeaF">pic.twitter.com/KoIge6xeaF</a></p>
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<p>President of the JNUSU - Aishe Ghosh was among those beaten up by the mob. At least 23 students were rushed to AIIMS with cases of head injury and bleeding.</p>

<p>The country woke up to see protests across the country. Students in Mumbai and Hyderabad held protests in solidarity with the students of JNU, condemning the violence committed by the masked goons.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hyderabad: Progressive Democratic Students Union(PDSU) activists protest in Osmania University against yesterday's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JNUViolence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JNUViolence</a> <a href="https://t.co/un69Gtl3vU">pic.twitter.com/un69Gtl3vU</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mumbai: Actor Sushant Singh also reaches Gateway of India where students are protesting against yesterday's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JNUViolence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JNUViolence</a> <a href="https://t.co/k0NEJZqgaJ">pic.twitter.com/k0NEJZqgaJ</a></p>
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<p>Leaders of opposition raised their voices against the central government, demanding action to bring to justice the perpetrators of the violence.</p>

<p>Priyanka Gandhi on Twitter condemned the violence in JNU and claimed that the BJP government played a role in the violence.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.. To add insult to injury, BJP leaders are all over the media pretending that it wasn’t their goons who unleashed this violence. The people are not deceived. 2/2</p>
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<p>Asaduddin Owaisi joined the opposition in condemning the violence asking the central government for answers as to why the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-conducts-flag-march-in-jawaharlal-nehru-university-after-violence-272387">Delhi police</a> chose not to take any action.</p>

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This cruel attack is meant to ‘punish’ JNU students because they dared to stand up<br />
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It’s so bad that even Union Ministers are tweeting helplessly. Modi Sarkar must answer why cops are siding with goons <a href="https://t.co/H0kRQyy6a8">https://t.co/H0kRQyy6a8</a></p>
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<p>The BJP also condemned the violence carried out in the JNU campus, claiming it an attack by anarchical forces. However, their condemnation was responded by the JNUSU,&nbsp;which categorically rejected the 'BJP's false condemnation.'</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We strongly reject <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a> and their false condemnation. This university, the students and professors were mercilessly attacked by ABVP goons, in the presence of <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiPolice</a>. There was no violence in JNU. There was only an attack. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JNUAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JNUAttack</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SOSJNU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SOSJNU</a> <a href="https://t.co/JEIs4QnfaC">https://t.co/JEIs4QnfaC</a></p>
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<p>The Student Union at JNU also went on to claim that the violence on their campus was in fact a 'planned attack' by the goons of the ABVP, controlled by the BJP, RSS and other such outfits.</p>

<p>Union Minister for Information &amp; Broadcasting - Prakash Javdedkar, has claimed that the opposition, specifically the Congress, the Communists and the Aam Aadmi Party are utilising the event to maximise their political opportunities and further a violent environment in JNU.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: India - Massive violence inside JNU Campus</strong></p>

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<p>Congress national spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday launched a scathing attack at the Centre accusing it of "sponsoring goondaism and terrorism" in JNU.</p>

<p>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan&nbsp;on Monday said that the attack&nbsp;on the students and faculty is an appalling display of intolerance running amok.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The attack on students &amp; faculty of JNU is an appalling display of intolerance running amok. The scale of the attack reveals the extent of planning. Sangh Parivar must end this diabolical plan to silence universities with bloodshed. Remember, those students are speaking for all. <a href="https://t.co/xKPngu3W1n">pic.twitter.com/xKPngu3W1n</a></p>
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<p>On Facebook, Vijayan condemned "The Nazi-style attack on the students and faculty of JNU".&nbsp; He also claimed that the attackers intend to create an atmosphere of unrest and terror in the country.</p>

<p>Union Home Minister <a href="Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asked Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to take necessary action following violence on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)..">Amit Shah</a>&nbsp;asked Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to take necessary action following violence on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The Lieutanent Governor of Delhi has been asked to arrange a meeting between all parties involved in the violence at JNU.</p>


Delhi came to a standstill once again as JNU was attacked by goons clad with masks and hand-held weapons. A masked mob on Sunday entered the Sabarmati Hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University and assaulted several students and professors with sticks, rods and even hammers.

Delhi came to a standstill once again as JNU was attacked by goons clad with masks and hand-held weapons. A masked mob on Sunday entered the Sabarmati Hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University and assaulted several students and professors with sticks, rods and even hammers. #EmergencyinJNU ABVP terrorists from DU have entered campus in large numbers with iron rods, and they have been told to single out students' representatives. The JNUSU President, Aishe Ghosh, has been attacked. The Police and guards are aiding and abetting the attackers pic.twitter.com/KoIge6xeaF — JNUSU (@JNUSUofficial) January 5, 2020 × President of the JNUSU - Aishe Ghosh was among those beaten up by the mob. At least 23 students were rushed to AIIMS with cases of head injury and bleeding. The country woke up to see protests across the country. Students in Mumbai and Hyderabad held protests in solidarity with the students of JNU, condemning the violence committed by the masked goons. Hyderabad: Progressive Democratic Students Union(PDSU) activists protest in Osmania University against yesterday's #JNUViolence pic.twitter.com/un69Gtl3vU — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × Mumbai: Actor Sushant Singh also reaches Gateway of India where students are protesting against yesterday's #JNUViolence pic.twitter.com/k0NEJZqgaJ — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × Leaders of opposition raised their voices against the central government, demanding action to bring to justice the perpetrators of the violence. Priyanka Gandhi on Twitter condemned the violence in JNU and claimed that the BJP government played a role in the violence. .. To add insult to injury, BJP leaders are all over the media pretending that it wasn’t their goons who unleashed this violence. The people are not deceived. 2/2 — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) January 5, 2020 × Asaduddin Owaisi joined the opposition in condemning the violence asking the central government for answers as to why the Delhi police chose not to take any action. In solidarity with the brave students of JNU This cruel attack is meant to ‘punish’ JNU students because they dared to stand up It’s so bad that even Union Ministers are tweeting helplessly. Modi Sarkar must answer why cops are siding with goons https://t.co/H0kRQyy6a8 — Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) January 5, 2020 × The BJP also condemned the violence carried out in the JNU campus, claiming it an attack by anarchical forces. However, their condemnation was responded by the JNUSU, which categorically rejected the 'BJP's false condemnation.' We strongly reject @BJP4India and their false condemnation. This university, the students and professors were mercilessly attacked by ABVP goons, in the presence of @DelhiPolice. There was no violence in JNU. There was only an attack. #JNUAttack #SOSJNU https://t.co/JEIs4QnfaC — JNUSU (@JNUSUofficial) January 5, 2020 × The Student Union at JNU also went on to claim that the violence on their campus was in fact a 'planned attack' by the goons of the ABVP, controlled by the BJP, RSS and other such outfits. Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting - Prakash Javdedkar, has claimed that the opposition, specifically the Congress, the Communists and the Aam Aadmi Party are utilising the event to maximise their political opportunities and further a violent environment in JNU. Watch: India - Massive violence inside JNU Campus × Congress national spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday launched a scathing attack at the Centre accusing it of "sponsoring goondaism and terrorism" in JNU. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that the attack on the students and faculty is an appalling display of intolerance running amok. The attack on students & faculty of JNU is an appalling display of intolerance running amok. The scale of the attack reveals the extent of planning. Sangh Parivar must end this diabolical plan to silence universities with bloodshed. Remember, those students are speaking for all. pic.twitter.com/xKPngu3W1n — Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) January 6, 2020 × On Facebook, Vijayan condemned "The Nazi-style attack on the students and faculty of JNU". He also claimed that the attackers intend to create an atmosphere of unrest and terror in the country. Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to take necessary action following violence on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The Lieutanent Governor of Delhi has been asked to arrange a meeting between all parties involved in the violence at JNU.

Nazi-style attack on the students and faculty of JNU: Kerala CM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asked Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to take necessary action following violence on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Shah also ordered an inquiry to be carried out by a Joint CP level officer and asked for a report on the incident as soon as possible. #WION #Delhi #JNU

India: Massive violence inside JNU campus

<p>Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday adjourned till February 19 the JNU sedition case"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-high-court-disposes-of-plea-on-delay-in-sanctions-in-jnu-sedition-case-266161">JNU sedition case</a> after Delhi Police informed it that the file regarding grant of sanction is pending before Delhi government's home department.</p>

<p>Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Purshottam Pathak slated the matter after the Investigating officer (IO) of the Delhi Police informed the court that sanctions against JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar and others are still pending.</p>

<p>The CMM had earlier too adjourned the matter after Public Prosecutor informed him about the pendency of sanction.</p>

<p>The Delhi police had filed a charge sheet against former JNU students' union president<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/giriraj-singh-modi-loyalist-who-wears-hindutva-on-his-sleeve-222886"> Kanhaiya Kumar</a> and others, including former JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, stating that they led a procession and raised anti-national slogans on the university campus during an event on February 9, 2016.</p>

<p>Under the Code of Criminal Procedure <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minimum-use-of-force-should-be-motto-of-police-everywhere-says-amit-shah-254336">(CrPC)</a>, the court cannot take cognizance of the police charge sheet without sanction from the home department of the concerned state.</p>

<p>The Delhi High Court had last week disposed of a plea seeking directions to Delhi government to grant immediate sanction to proceed with the trial against the accused.</p>


Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday adjourned till February 19 the JNU sedition case"JNU sedition case after Delhi Police informed it that the file regarding grant of sanction is pending before Delhi government's home department.

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Wednesday adjourned till February 19 the JNU sedition case"JNU sedition case after Delhi Police informed it that the file regarding grant of sanction is pending before Delhi government's home department. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Purshottam Pathak slated the matter after the Investigating officer (IO) of the Delhi Police informed the court that sanctions against JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar and others are still pending. The CMM had earlier too adjourned the matter after Public Prosecutor informed him about the pendency of sanction. The Delhi police had filed a charge sheet against former JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar and others, including former JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, stating that they led a procession and raised anti-national slogans on the university campus during an event on February 9, 2016. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the court cannot take cognizance of the police charge sheet without sanction from the home department of the concerned state. The Delhi High Court had last week disposed of a plea seeking directions to Delhi government to grant immediate sanction to proceed with the trial against the accused.

JNU sedition case: Court adjourns matter till February due to pending sanction

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-high-court-lifts-stay-on-bar-elections-at-tis-hazari-karkardooma-district-courts-265280">Delhi High Court</a> on Wednesday disposed of the public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to Delhi government for immediate grant of sanction to proceed with the trial against former Jawaharlal Nehru Unversity Students' Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar and others in connection with a sedition case.</p>

<p>A Division Bench headed by Chief Justice <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-collegium-recommends-justice-dn-patel-as-next-chief-justice-of-delhi-high-court-218328">DN Patel </a>asked the government to decide the issue as per law.</p>

<p>"There is no need for further guidelines. There are enough guidelines. No reason to constitute a high power committee. Govt has enough number of officers. As far as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-executive-council-approves-recommendations-of-high-level-committee-on-revised-hostel-manual-charges-264573">JNU </a>sloganeering case is concerned, the petitioner has requested directions to the Delhi government to grant sanction. The government may act as per rules and regulations," the court observed.</p>

<p>Petitioner Nand Kishore Garg, a former BJP MLA, through his counsel, advocate Shashank Deo Sudhi, prayed for an immediate grant of sanction for the trial of Kanhaiya Kumar and others and argued that Delhi government is harboring political prejudices by not granting the sanction in the case since one year.<br />
The counsel further argued that the Delhi government is guilty of obstruction of justice in such serious criminal cases which are clearly opposed to the constitutional commitment made by the government at the time of taking an oath.</p>

<p>The counsel further argued the oath obliges the government to act in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Constitution of India.</p>

<p>There is already a growing perception among the common people that law is differently applied to different people in our country and finally counsel argued that a high powered committee may be instituted to look into the lapses on the part of government officials in the issuance of said sanction for the prosecution of accused, the petitioner contended.</p>

<p>The plea had sought directions for issuance of guidelines for expeditious prosecutions in respect of all sensitive criminal and corruption-related cases where the allegations are serious in nature and are having widespread ramifications on the community.<br />
The public prosecutor had recently informed Patiala House court, where the case is pending, that the matter regarding grant of sanction is still pending to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar and others in the JNU sedition case.</p>

<p>Court had adjourned the matter after the prosecutor informed that the sanction of the charge sheet is still pending and that the Home Department has not given the sanction yet.<br />
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) court had issued the summons to the investigating officer of the case and slated the matter for December 11.</p>

<p>In the charge sheet filed in the court in January, Delhi Police had said there was video footage wherein Kumar is "seen leading the students who were raising anti-national slogans" and that he had been identified by the witnesses in the videos.</p>

<p>"The location of mobile phone at the place of occurrence" was also cited as evidence against Kumar in the 1200-page charge sheet.<br />
As part of other evidence, the police said the Forensic Science Laboratory had retrieved an SMS sent by Khalid to Kumar asking him to "arrive at Sabarmati Dhaba, JNU, as their permission had been canceled by the JNU administration".</p>


Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of the public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to Delhi government for immediate grant of sanction to proceed with the trial against former Jawaharlal Nehru Unversity Students' Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar and others in connection with a sedition case.

Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of the public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to Delhi government for immediate grant of sanction to proceed with the trial against former Jawaharlal Nehru Unversity Students' Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar and others in connection with a sedition case. A Division Bench headed by Chief Justice DN Patel asked the government to decide the issue as per law. "There is no need for further guidelines. There are enough guidelines. No reason to constitute a high power committee. Govt has enough number of officers. As far as JNU sloganeering case is concerned, the petitioner has requested directions to the Delhi government to grant sanction. The government may act as per rules and regulations," the court observed. Petitioner Nand Kishore Garg, a former BJP MLA, through his counsel, advocate Shashank Deo Sudhi, prayed for an immediate grant of sanction for the trial of Kanhaiya Kumar and others and argued that Delhi government is harboring political prejudices by not granting the sanction in the case since one year. The counsel further argued that the Delhi government is guilty of obstruction of justice in such serious criminal cases which are clearly opposed to the constitutional commitment made by the government at the time of taking an oath. The counsel further argued the oath obliges the government to act in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Constitution of India. There is already a growing perception among the common people that law is differently applied to different people in our country and finally counsel argued that a high powered committee may be instituted to look into the lapses on the part of government officials in the issuance of said sanction for the prosecution of accused, the petitioner contended. The plea had sought directions for issuance of guidelines for expeditious prosecutions in respect of all sensitive criminal and corruption-related cases where the allegations are serious in nature and are having widespread ramifications on the community. The public prosecutor had recently informed Patiala House court, where the case is pending, that the matter regarding grant of sanction is still pending to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar and others in the JNU sedition case. Court had adjourned the matter after the prosecutor informed that the sanction of the charge sheet is still pending and that the Home Department has not given the sanction yet. The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) court had issued the summons to the investigating officer of the case and slated the matter for December 11. In the charge sheet filed in the court in January, Delhi Police had said there was video footage wherein Kumar is "seen leading the students who were raising anti-national slogans" and that he had been identified by the witnesses in the videos. "The location of mobile phone at the place of occurrence" was also cited as evidence against Kumar in the 1200-page charge sheet. As part of other evidence, the police said the Forensic Science Laboratory had retrieved an SMS sent by Khalid to Kumar asking him to "arrive at Sabarmati Dhaba, JNU, as their permission had been canceled by the JNU administration".

Delhi High Court disposes of plea on delay in sanctions in JNU sedition case

<p>The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Executive Council has approved the recommendations of a High-Level Committee (HLC) set up by the varsity administration to discuss the revised hostel manual and hostel charges.</p>

<p>The JNU administration, in a circular, said that the HLC considered the feedback of the student representatives submitted to the Dean of Students' Office through emails.</p>

<p>This came after days of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/protest-over-fee-hike-at-jawaharlal-nehru-university-turns-into-scuffle-with-police-261422">protests by the JNU</a> student as the varsity administration had given its nod to the new hostel manual, which included a fee hike.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch:&nbsp;Scuffle between JNU students and police outside the JNU campus during protest</strong></p>

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<p>The revised manual will be implemented from January 2020.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-administration-to-take-stringent-action-against-students-over-criminal-vandalism-262743">JNU administration</a> has appealed to the agitating students to end their strike with immediate effect. "The university's image has already taken a beating and normalcy in the university must return at the earliest," the circular said.</p>

<p>The HLC has recommended that concessions in utility and service charges be given to all the students of the university while appreciating the 50 per cent concession given to the eligible BPL category students in these charges by the Executive Council.</p>

<p>"The committee scrutinized the estimated utility and service charges in the hostels, which are Rs 2,000 per month (including electricity and water charges of Rs 300) and has recommended that Rs 1,000 per month may be charged, in place of Rs 2,000 per month, towards utility and service charges for all the students," read the circular.</p>

<p>The Committee has also recommended 75 per cent reduction in utility and service charges for all the eligible BPL students who would be charged Rs 500 in place of Rs 2,000 per month.</p>

<p>"It is expected that 75 per cent concessions in utility and service charges to eligible BPL category students and 50 per cent concessions to the rest will go down well with the student community and stakeholders at large," the circular said.</p>


The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Executive Council has approved the recommendations of a High-Level Committee (HLC) set up by the varsity administration to discuss the revised hostel manual and hostel charges.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Executive Council has approved the recommendations of a High-Level Committee (HLC) set up by the varsity administration to discuss the revised hostel manual and hostel charges. The JNU administration, in a circular, said that the HLC considered the feedback of the student representatives submitted to the Dean of Students' Office through emails. This came after days of protests by the JNU student as the varsity administration had given its nod to the new hostel manual, which included a fee hike. Also watch: Scuffle between JNU students and police outside the JNU campus during protest × The revised manual will be implemented from January 2020. The JNU administration has appealed to the agitating students to end their strike with immediate effect. "The university's image has already taken a beating and normalcy in the university must return at the earliest," the circular said. The HLC has recommended that concessions in utility and service charges be given to all the students of the university while appreciating the 50 per cent concession given to the eligible BPL category students in these charges by the Executive Council. "The committee scrutinized the estimated utility and service charges in the hostels, which are Rs 2,000 per month (including electricity and water charges of Rs 300) and has recommended that Rs 1,000 per month may be charged, in place of Rs 2,000 per month, towards utility and service charges for all the students," read the circular. The Committee has also recommended 75 per cent reduction in utility and service charges for all the eligible BPL students who would be charged Rs 500 in place of Rs 2,000 per month. "It is expected that 75 per cent concessions in utility and service charges to eligible BPL category students and 50 per cent concessions to the rest will go down well with the student community and stakeholders at large," the circular said.

JNU Executive Council approves recommendations of high level committee on revised hostel manual, charges

<p>The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has justified its decision of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delegation-of-jnu-students-reaches-ministry-of-human-resources-development-263357"> revising hostel fee</a> by saying that it has a shortage of more than Rs 45 crore due to huge electricity and water charges and salary of contractual staff.</p>

<p>"The University has a deficit of more than Rs 45 crore because of huge electricity and water charges and salary of contractual staff," the JNU on Thursday said in a statement, adding that there is a "misinformation" campaign being run in the name of hostel fee hike.</p>

<p>"In reality, service charges are being levied, which have been zero so far. For the sustainability of the university budget which has run into a huge deficit, it is necessary to levy the service charges in the hostel," the university said.</p>

<p>It claimed that propaganda is being run that a large number of poor students will be adversely affected by the revised hostel charges.</p>

<p>The JNU is unable to pay its 450 contractual employees as the University Grants Commission (UGC) no longer allows payment of salaries of such employees of hostels from the salary head of the budget.</p>

<p>"The UGC has given clear instructions to JNU that all shortfalls in the non-salary expenditures should be met by using the internal receipts generated by the University. Thus, there is no alternative for the IHA than to collect service charges from the students," it said.</p>

<p>As per the preliminary estimates, the revised hostel charges for each general student is approximately Rs 4,500 per month including Rs 2,300 is for food charges per month.</p>

<p>"The below poverty line (BPL) category students have to pay only 50 per cent of the remaining amount of Rs 2,200. Therefore, a BPL category student has to pay approximately Rs 3,400 per month," it said.</p>

<p>Out of 6,000 students residing in the JNU hostel, 5,371 students receive financial aid in the form of fellowships and scholarships.</p>

<p>Dismissing reports that the revised hostel charges in the JNU are more than similar charges in other Central Universities, the institute said, "It needs to be underlined that the JNU does not charge developmental fees, unlike other universities. Moreover, the admission fee in the JNU has been minimal for decades and no revision has taken place for more than four decades."</p>

<p>Justifying the revised hostel fee by its administration, the varsity said, "While the JNU charges admission fee Rs 300 per annum, the Central University of Hyderabad charges around Rs 10,000 per annum."</p>

<p>The students of the JNU have been protesting for the past three weeks against hostel fee hike, a dress code among others.</p>

<p>The university had hiked the double room rent from Rs 10 to Rs 300 per month, single room from Rs 20 to Rs 600 per month and increased one-time refundable mess security deposit from Rs 5,500 to Rs 12,000.</p>

<p>The fee was, however, partially rolled back. Now, the room rent for single-seater rooms will be kept to Rs 600 per month, while it will be Rs 300 for those students who are from the BPL category.&nbsp;<br />
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The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has justified its decision of revising hostel fee by saying that it has a shortage of more than Rs 45 crore due to huge electricity and water charges and salary of contractual staff.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has justified its decision of revising hostel fee by saying that it has a shortage of more than Rs 45 crore due to huge electricity and water charges and salary of contractual staff. "The University has a deficit of more than Rs 45 crore because of huge electricity and water charges and salary of contractual staff," the JNU on Thursday said in a statement, adding that there is a "misinformation" campaign being run in the name of hostel fee hike. "In reality, service charges are being levied, which have been zero so far. For the sustainability of the university budget which has run into a huge deficit, it is necessary to levy the service charges in the hostel," the university said. It claimed that propaganda is being run that a large number of poor students will be adversely affected by the revised hostel charges. The JNU is unable to pay its 450 contractual employees as the University Grants Commission (UGC) no longer allows payment of salaries of such employees of hostels from the salary head of the budget. "The UGC has given clear instructions to JNU that all shortfalls in the non-salary expenditures should be met by using the internal receipts generated by the University. Thus, there is no alternative for the IHA than to collect service charges from the students," it said. As per the preliminary estimates, the revised hostel charges for each general student is approximately Rs 4,500 per month including Rs 2,300 is for food charges per month. "The below poverty line (BPL) category students have to pay only 50 per cent of the remaining amount of Rs 2,200. Therefore, a BPL category student has to pay approximately Rs 3,400 per month," it said. Out of 6,000 students residing in the JNU hostel, 5,371 students receive financial aid in the form of fellowships and scholarships. Dismissing reports that the revised hostel charges in the JNU are more than similar charges in other Central Universities, the institute said, "It needs to be underlined that the JNU does not charge developmental fees, unlike other universities. Moreover, the admission fee in the JNU has been minimal for decades and no revision has taken place for more than four decades." Justifying the revised hostel fee by its administration, the varsity said, "While the JNU charges admission fee Rs 300 per annum, the Central University of Hyderabad charges around Rs 10,000 per annum." The students of the JNU have been protesting for the past three weeks against hostel fee hike, a dress code among others. The university had hiked the double room rent from Rs 10 to Rs 300 per month, single room from Rs 20 to Rs 600 per month and increased one-time refundable mess security deposit from Rs 5,500 to Rs 12,000. The fee was, however, partially rolled back. Now, the room rent for single-seater rooms will be kept to Rs 600 per month, while it will be Rs 300 for those students who are from the BPL category.

University facing deficit of over Rs 45 crore, necessary to levy service charges in hostel: JNU justifies fee hike

<p>The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) blamed the Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar for the continuance of the crisis in the university and urged the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delegation-of-jnu-students-reaches-ministry-of-human-resources-development-263357">Ministry of Human Resource Development</a> (MHRD) to remove him from his post.</p>

<p>"The JNUSU and the elected councillors met the High Power Committee constituted by the MHRD at Shastri Bhawan today. We apprised the committee of our strong concerns at the functioning of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-administration-to-take-stringent-action-against-students-over-criminal-vandalism-262743">JNU administration</a> and repeated violations of the statutory provisions of the university... The JNUSU has emphasized time and again our attempts and appeal to start a dialogue process. It is a commentary on this character of this administration and the VC who heads it, that they have willfully denied appearing before the committee," a press release by the JNUSU on Wednesday read.</p>

<p>"If this is the attitude of the administration, the MHRD should consider the removal of an incompetent Vice-Chancellor. It was impressed upon the Committee that until M Jagadesh Kumar remains the JNU VC, normalcy will be a far cry in the JNU Campus," the release added.</p>

<p>During the course of the meeting, the JNUSU also pointed out that it seeks to arrive at a new manual through an acceptable deliberative process.</p>

<p>"The current manual disregards affirmative action and does not guarantee reservations to SC, ST and PwD students in hostel seats which we cannot accept," the JNUSU said in its release.</p>

<p>The release added that the students union welcomed the process of engagement with the MHRD and looked forward to the meetings ahead over the crisis.</p>


The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) blamed the Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar for the continuance of the crisis in the university and urged the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to remove him from his post.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) blamed the Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar for the continuance of the crisis in the university and urged the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to remove him from his post. "The JNUSU and the elected councillors met the High Power Committee constituted by the MHRD at Shastri Bhawan today. We apprised the committee of our strong concerns at the functioning of the JNU administration and repeated violations of the statutory provisions of the university... The JNUSU has emphasized time and again our attempts and appeal to start a dialogue process. It is a commentary on this character of this administration and the VC who heads it, that they have willfully denied appearing before the committee," a press release by the JNUSU on Wednesday read. "If this is the attitude of the administration, the MHRD should consider the removal of an incompetent Vice-Chancellor. It was impressed upon the Committee that until M Jagadesh Kumar remains the JNU VC, normalcy will be a far cry in the JNU Campus," the release added. During the course of the meeting, the JNUSU also pointed out that it seeks to arrive at a new manual through an acceptable deliberative process. "The current manual disregards affirmative action and does not guarantee reservations to SC, ST and PwD students in hostel seats which we cannot accept," the JNUSU said in its release. The release added that the students union welcomed the process of engagement with the MHRD and looked forward to the meetings ahead over the crisis.

JNUSU urges MHRD to remove Vice-Chancellor to solve university crisis

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajya-sabha-adjourned-till-2pm-after-uproar-over-jnu-fee-hike-issue-263097">Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)</a> visually impaired students' forum has called for a demonstration on Wednesday in front of Delhi Police Headquarters against alleged lathi charge by police on the students of the University and to demand justice for persons with disabilities.<br />
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The demonstration is scheduled in the front of the Police Headquarter on Jaisingh Road near the Parliament.<br />
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"The JNU Visually Challenged Students' Forum calls for a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-administration-to-take-stringent-action-against-students-over-criminal-vandalism-262743">demonstration</a> against the brutal lathi charge of Delhi Police and demand for justice for persons with disabilities," Shaikh Mohammad Kaish, JNU Visually Challenged Students' Forum, said in a statement.<br />
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On November 18, Delhi Police had denied allegations of lathi-charge levelled by some students during the protest organised to demand complete fee rollback.<br />
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However, the Forum said that the lathi charge by police was a clear cut violation of the United Nation's Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006 and Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2016 act.<br />
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The forum demanded delegation-level talks with the Chief Commissioner of Delhi Police and full protection of persons with disabilities anywhere in the national capital with an immediate effect.</p>


Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) visually impaired students' forum has called for a demonstration on Wednesday in front of Delhi Police Headquarters against alleged lathi charge by police on the students of the University and to demand justice for persons with disabilities.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) visually impaired students' forum has called for a demonstration on Wednesday in front of Delhi Police Headquarters against alleged lathi charge by police on the students of the University and to demand justice for persons with disabilities. The demonstration is scheduled in the front of the Police Headquarter on Jaisingh Road near the Parliament. "The JNU Visually Challenged Students' Forum calls for a demonstration against the brutal lathi charge of Delhi Police and demand for justice for persons with disabilities," Shaikh Mohammad Kaish, JNU Visually Challenged Students' Forum, said in a statement. On November 18, Delhi Police had denied allegations of lathi-charge levelled by some students during the protest organised to demand complete fee rollback. However, the Forum said that the lathi charge by police was a clear cut violation of the United Nation's Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006 and Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2016 act. The forum demanded delegation-level talks with the Chief Commissioner of Delhi Police and full protection of persons with disabilities anywhere in the national capital with an immediate effect.

JNU: Visually impaired students' forum calls for protest against police brutality

<p>A delegation of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jawaharlal-nehru-university-row-delhi-police-register-fir-over-defacement-of-public-property-262670">Jawaharlal Nehru University</a> (JNU) students on Wednesday reached the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD).</p>

<p>The Ministry has appointed a high power committee for discussion with students and administration to restore the normal functioning and peaceful resolution of all issues in the University.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch:&nbsp;Scuffle between JNU students and police outside campus during protest</strong></p>

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<p>Former UGC Chairman VS Chauhan, AICTE Chairman Anil Sahasrabudhe, and UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain are members of the committee.</p>

<p>The committee is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss the issue at 3 pm at Shastri Bhawan here.</p>

<p>Yesterday, the JNUSU repeated its demand for rollback of the 'illegally passed draft manual', and fee structure.</p>

<p>In a letter, the JNUSU had said, "The JNUSU would like to reiterate its demands of immediate rollback of the illegally passed draft manual, and fee structure, along with the declaration of the IHA meeting on October 28 as null and void, initiation of dialogue between the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-administration-to-take-stringent-action-against-students-over-criminal-vandalism-262743">JNU Administration</a> and the</p>

<p>Student Community, represented by the elected student representatives, the JNUSU, and the Hostel Presidents."</p>

<p>"The MHRD and the HPEC should take serious cognizance of the illegalities in the JNU, perpetuated under the aegis of the JNU VC, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, and recommend his removal from the post of JNU VC," the JNUSU had said.</p>


A delegation of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students on Wednesday reached the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD). The Ministry has appointed a high power committee for discussion with students and administration to restore the normal functioning and peaceful resolution of all issues in the University.

A delegation of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students on Wednesday reached the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD). The Ministry has appointed a high power committee for discussion with students and administration to restore the normal functioning and peaceful resolution of all issues in the University. Also watch: Scuffle between JNU students and police outside campus during protest × Former UGC Chairman VS Chauhan, AICTE Chairman Anil Sahasrabudhe, and UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain are members of the committee. The committee is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss the issue at 3 pm at Shastri Bhawan here. Yesterday, the JNUSU repeated its demand for rollback of the 'illegally passed draft manual', and fee structure. In a letter, the JNUSU had said, "The JNUSU would like to reiterate its demands of immediate rollback of the illegally passed draft manual, and fee structure, along with the declaration of the IHA meeting on October 28 as null and void, initiation of dialogue between the JNU Administration and the Student Community, represented by the elected student representatives, the JNUSU, and the Hostel Presidents." "The MHRD and the HPEC should take serious cognizance of the illegalities in the JNU, perpetuated under the aegis of the JNU VC, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, and recommend his removal from the post of JNU VC," the JNUSU had said.

Delegation of JNU students reaches Ministry of Human Resources Development

<p>The administration of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday condemned the "criminal" vandalism in the campus premises during the protest over hostel fee hike and said that it will take stringent actions against those found guilty.</p>

<p>"I condemn the undemocratic protests and vandalism being undertaken by the students. We have all the records. Chief Proctor Office (CPO) will take stringent actions against those who will be found guilty," Dean of Student Welfare, Umesh Kadam, told ANI.</p>

<p>He also urged the students to rejoin their academics and take their education seriously.</p>

<p>"I had also filed a complaint with the police because the students had blocked the ambulance and taken me hostage inside the ambulance. Police should file the FIR in the matter as soon as possible," Kadam said.</p>

<p>Associate Dean of Student Welfare Vandana Mishra, on the other hand, termed the protest and vandalism "undemocratic" and "criminal".</p>

<p>"This is undemocratic. Even the court has prohibited protest up to 100 meters of the administrative block. But they are sitting inside it. The way they have been vandalising the office of the Vice-Chancellor, the walls and the statue of the national icon Vivekanand is wrong. It is criminal," she said.</p>

<p>Mishra also said that she was gheraoed on Friday around 10:30 am, which continued till Saturday afternoon.</p>

<p>On Saturday, Delhi Police also registered an FIR in connection with the "defacement of public property" at the campus as students continue their protest against hostel fee hike.</p>


The administration of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday condemned the "criminal" vandalism in the campus premises during the protest over hostel fee hike and said that it will take stringent actions against those found guilty.

The administration of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday condemned the "criminal" vandalism in the campus premises during the protest over hostel fee hike and said that it will take stringent actions against those found guilty. "I condemn the undemocratic protests and vandalism being undertaken by the students. We have all the records. Chief Proctor Office (CPO) will take stringent actions against those who will be found guilty," Dean of Student Welfare, Umesh Kadam, told ANI. He also urged the students to rejoin their academics and take their education seriously. "I had also filed a complaint with the police because the students had blocked the ambulance and taken me hostage inside the ambulance. Police should file the FIR in the matter as soon as possible," Kadam said. Associate Dean of Student Welfare Vandana Mishra, on the other hand, termed the protest and vandalism "undemocratic" and "criminal". "This is undemocratic. Even the court has prohibited protest up to 100 meters of the administrative block. But they are sitting inside it. The way they have been vandalising the office of the Vice-Chancellor, the walls and the statue of the national icon Vivekanand is wrong. It is criminal," she said. Mishra also said that she was gheraoed on Friday around 10:30 am, which continued till Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, Delhi Police also registered an FIR in connection with the "defacement of public property" at the campus as students continue their protest against hostel fee hike.

JNU administration to take stringent action against students over 'criminal' vandalism

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