Why is JNU boiling again, and why are 500 students adamant about the march? The complete story of the midnight turmoil
Tension has resurfaced at Jawaharlal Nehru University as students plan a long march to protest the Rohith Act and against UGC rules, leading to a significant police presence and over 50 arrests.
Tension at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi has escalated once again as the students' union announced a long march from the campus to the Ministry of Education. The goal of this protest is to demand the implementation of the Rohith Act and voice opposition against certain regulations imposed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The situation became volatile as the Delhi police, Rapid Action Force (RAF), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were deployed to prevent the march, which resulted in widespread unrest among students.
Numerous videos have emerged that depict the confrontations between the students and police, showing students affiliated with the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) clashing with law enforcement. In one video, a PhD student named Nitish is seen inciting fellow students while climbing a wall, suggesting they teach the police a lesson. Another clip shows a student named Shrey slapping a policeman. Additional footage captures students hurling insults and throwing sticks at security personnel stationed outside the campus.
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions within JNU, a historically activist university, and raises questions about freedom of assembly and the right to protest in India. The situation is likely to draw more attention to university policies and government regulations affecting educational institutions, potentially influencing public discourse around student rights and governmental authority in education.