Reacting to the recent attack on ABVP students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Union Minister Giriraj Singh expressed strong disapproval, labeling JNU as a center of urban Naxalism. He criticized successive governments, including those led by the Indian National Congress and Left parties, for fostering this environment. Singh highlighted that the activities at JNU resemble those associated with urban Naxals.
In response to the situation, JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar emphasized the importance of preserving JNU’s heritage and urged for a peaceful resolution to political conflicts within the institution. He stressed the need for maintaining mutual understanding despite ideological differences, placing the responsibility of preventing clashes on the JNU administration.
JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad emphasized the need for law and order in the aftermath of the violence at JNU. He mentioned that the Delhi Police is actively taking necessary measures to address the situation and ensure control.
The violence erupted at Delhi’s JNU campus during a protest rally, where students from opposing ideological factions accused each other of aggression. The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) had organized an ‘Equality March’, demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit over alleged “casteist” remarks and other issues. The protest escalated due to unresolved grievances, leading to clashes between students.
