Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized the detainment of NSUI leaders and workers during a protest at Rajasthan University, denouncing it as an assault on democratic rights. He called for the immediate release of those detained, citing it as a sign of an authoritarian crackdown on dissent. Gehlot highlighted that the NSUI’s peaceful protest was against the alleged imposition of RSS ideology at the university, defending democratic values.
Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over the arrest of NSUI members, viewing it as a move to stifle dissent and portraying the BJP government’s authoritarian stance. He emphasized that dissent and protest are fundamental constitutional rights that should be upheld, urging the state government to address the issue promptly. The tensions arose at Rajasthan University as NSUI workers clashed with police during a protest against a women’s empowerment program, leading to arrests.
The protest at Rajasthan University was triggered by a seminar organized by the Marudhara Nari Sangathan, with NSUI alleging the promotion of RSS ideology. This led to clashes between NSUI and ABVP members, with differing views on the event. Despite the unrest, the seminar proceeded as planned, with NSUI criticizing the event’s impact on the university’s academic environment. ABVP defended the seminar, asserting the importance of hosting diverse viewpoints in a democratic setting.
