Kanhaiya Kumar to Deepika Padukone, support builds for JNU after attacks
5 years ago

Kanhaiya Kumar to Deepika Padukone, support builds for JNU after attacks

Hindustan Times  

From former student leader Kanhaiya Kumar to Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, political figures and celebrities joined protests at the Jawaharlal Nehru University to extend solidarity with students and teachers injured in Sunday’s mob attack. Actor Deepika Padukone is seen at a gathering at JNU in solidarity with the students against Sunday’s violence in the presence of JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh and CPI leader Kanhaiya Kumar, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, January 07, 2020. A group of JNU alumni, including CPI leader Sitaram Yechury, CPI’s D Raja, Congress’ Sharmistha Mukherjee and Swaraj Abhiyan chief Yogendra Yadav also took out a march demanding resignation of the vice-chancellor Jagadesh Kumar. “It’s so shocking to see the police was just standing as spectator and not stopping the violent mob.” Raja, who had also visited the campus on Sunday night, said that whatever happened at JNU campus on Sunday was horrific.

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New narrative around JNU poses a challenge to intellectual freedom and opportunity
8 months, 2 weeks ago

New narrative around JNU poses a challenge to intellectual freedom and opportunity

The Hindu  

On April 10, the day World QS rankings declared Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University as India’s top-ranked university, JNU’s Narmada hostel lights up at 9 p.m. As students eat dinner in the mess and wrap up for the night, two young men use markers to write ‘Hastinapur University’ on chart paper stuck in front of the hostel. The student experience Garwita …

JNU poll: Student unions finalise list for top posts
9 months, 2 weeks ago

JNU poll: Student unions finalise list for top posts

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With just three days to go for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union elections, an official said on Tuesday that the poll committee had finalised the list of candidates for the four top posts. While the United Left Alliance has fielded a PhD student from the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Dhananjay, as its presidential candidate, the Akhil …

Delhi: Three injured after clashes erupted in JNU | VIDEO
10 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: Three injured after clashes erupted in JNU | VIDEO

India TV News  

Tensions escalated at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi as clashes erupted between two student groups, resulting in injuries to at least three individuals. The clashes underscored the simmering tensions on the university campus, raising concerns over student safety and campus security. Violence caught on camera Videos circulating online depict scenes of violence, with one individual seen wielding a stick and …

Deepika Padukone's JNU visit caused Chhapaak to flop: Director Meghna Gulzar
1 year, 1 month ago

Deepika Padukone's JNU visit caused Chhapaak to flop: Director Meghna Gulzar

Op India  

On 27th November, the Director of the film Chhapaak, Meghna Gulzar admitted that Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone’s controversial visit to JNU just three days before the film’s theatrical release badly impacted the fate of their movie. Deepika’s controversial JNU visit in 2020 Notably, Deepika Padukone participated in a protest held by Left-wing students at Jawaharlal Nehru University on 7th January …

JNUSU's Attack Claim: TN CM Urges Action
1 year, 10 months ago

JNUSU's Attack Claim: TN CM Urges Action

News 18  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday urged Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit to initiate action in respect of ’attack’ on students. The Left-controlled JNU Students’ Union alleged on February 19 that ABVP activists attacked some students, an allegation denied by the right-wing students outfit. Read | JNUSU Claims Attack on Students, ABVP Denies …

JNU professor claims 'attacked by gangsters' in Delhi's RK Puram, university demands action
1 year, 11 months ago

JNU professor claims 'attacked by gangsters' in Delhi's RK Puram, university demands action

India Today  

Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association raised concerns over an alleged attack on a JNU professor, Dr Satiya Brat Das, last week. "Furthermore, shockingly, the gang allegedly seems to have obtained Dr Das’s telephone number from JNU security and harassed him with threats to his life and extortion demands for the rest of the night," the JNUTA statement read. It is …

Delhi: Students injured as two groups clash over personal issue at JNU campus
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi: Students injured as two groups clash over personal issue at JNU campus

India TV News  

Highlights Social media videos showed some students running on the campus with sticks During the fight, two students sustained minor injuries, a police official said The Delhi Police said they have not received any formal complaint in the matter Two students were injured after a scuffle between two groups of students on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus on Thursday. Commenting …

Clashes break out in JNU between student group, staff members; many injured
2 years, 4 months ago

Clashes break out in JNU between student group, staff members; many injured

India TV News  

Highlights JNU student wing ABVP shared a number of tweets on its timeline of the clashes ABVP claimed that the University administration attacked students for asking scholarship dues The clashes broke out between ABVP and staff members of the JNU JNU Clashes: Ruckus broke out on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in Delhi between an Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad -led …

Students Have Understood JNU Not a Place for 'Anti-national' Activities, Says Chancellor V K Saraswat
2 years, 4 months ago

Students Have Understood JNU Not a Place for 'Anti-national' Activities, Says Chancellor V K Saraswat

News 18  

Students of Jawaharlal Nehru University have understood the message that the university is a place for a free exchange of ideas but it cannot be used for activities that are ‘anti-national’ or against the ‘interest of the nation’s sovereignty, its chancellor V K Saraswat has said. Read: ‘We are Nationalists First,’ Says JNU VC, Backs ‘Multiple Narratives’ Beyond ‘Left-hegemonic’ Ones …

JNU clash on Ram Navami: FIR filed, probe initiated over Left students' complaint
2 years, 8 months ago

JNU clash on Ram Navami: FIR filed, probe initiated over Left students' complaint

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Monday received a complaint from Left students against unknown Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad students following a clash in the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus on Ram Navami. Meanwhile, the All India Students' Association called for a protest against the alleged violence by ABVP at the JNU campus. 11th April, 2pm pic.twitter.com/bQ6aJWG6gR — AISA Delhi April 10, 2022 …

JNU administration dismissed rumours, steps up efforts to control Covid-19 spread
3 years, 8 months ago

JNU administration dismissed rumours, steps up efforts to control Covid-19 spread

India Today  

The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration, in an official statement through Twitter, has said it has ramped up efforts to contain Covid-19 spread and help the students, staff, teachers, and their families residing on the campus. Instead, take care and keep yourself physically and mentally fit.” During the current wave of Covid-19 pandemic, the JNU administration has ramped up its efforts …

Deepika Padukone: The Real Queen in the Face of Adversity
4 years ago

Deepika Padukone: The Real Queen in the Face of Adversity

The Quint  

In January 2020, actor Deepika Padukone did what none of her peers have dared to do till date and took a stand for what she believes in. The actress, who was in Delhi at the time to promote her upcoming release Chhapaak, paid a quiet visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus where a peaceful student protest against a fee …

Month on since JNU attack, Delhi Police yet to nab perpetrators: Testimonies call assault predetermined, 'impossible' without complicity of insiders, admin, cops
4 years, 11 months ago

Month on since JNU attack, Delhi Police yet to nab perpetrators: Testimonies call assault predetermined, 'impossible' without complicity of insiders, admin, cops

Firstpost  

At the time when the masked goons had highjacked JNU campus, Delhi Police were busy filing an FIR against JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, who, hours before, had her head split in the attack, and was later treated with 16 stitches. Exactly a month ago, on 5 January 2020, masked mobs ran amok in the Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi assaulting …

JNUTA supports Sharjeel Imam, condemns Delhi police for arersting him
4 years, 11 months ago

JNUTA supports Sharjeel Imam, condemns Delhi police for arersting him

Op India  

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association has issued a statement condemning the arrest of former university student and radicalised Shaheen Bagh mastermind, Sharjeel Imam. Signed by DK Lobiyal, President and Surajit Mazumdar, Secretary of JNUTA, the statement also slammed the Delhi Police for showing undue ‘urgency’ in the arrest of Sharjeel Imam as in contrast to the lack of a …

Three suspects in January 5 JNU violence absconding: Police
4 years, 11 months ago

Three suspects in January 5 JNU violence absconding: Police

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi HT Image Police on Tuesday said that the masked woman, identified as a Delhi University student, and two Jawaharlal Nehru University students – Akshat Awasthi and Rohit Shah – have gone into hiding after being served notices to join the probe. The five, including JNU Students Union president Aishe Ghosh, are among nine JNU students, who were on …

JNU violence: Delhi Police questions 3 students including Aishe Ghosh; students, teachers boycott classes
4 years, 11 months ago

JNU violence: Delhi Police questions 3 students including Aishe Ghosh; students, teachers boycott classes

Live Mint  

The Delhi Police on Monday questioned three JNU students, including JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, in connection with the January 5 violence on campus, even as students and teachers boycotted classes on the opening day of the winter semester amid a standoff over the hostel fee hike issue. As the JNU students union continued to boycott the registration for the winter …

Aishe Ghosh and three others appear for questioning before Delhi Police SIT regarding 5 Jan violence in JNU campus
4 years, 11 months ago

Aishe Ghosh and three others appear for questioning before Delhi Police SIT regarding 5 Jan violence in JNU campus

Firstpost  

Aishe Ghosh, the president of the JNU students’ union, appeared for questioning before the special investigating team of the Delhi Police’s crime branch regarding the 5 January violence case. Aishe Ghosh, the president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University students’ union, appeared for questioning before the special investigating team of the Delhi Police’s crime branch regarding the 5 January violence case. …

Delhi Police question Aishe Ghosh in JNU violence case
4 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Police question Aishe Ghosh in JNU violence case

India TV News  

Delhi Police on Monday questioned JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh in connection with the JNU violence case. A team of Delhi Police's Crime Branch visited Jawaharlal Nehru University on Monday to probe the violence on campus on January 5. Besides them, police have also identified the masked woman, seen in the purported videos of the violence shared on social media, as …

JNU violence: Delhi Police to question 9 suspects, including Aishe Ghosh
4 years, 11 months ago

JNU violence: Delhi Police to question 9 suspects, including Aishe Ghosh

Op India  

The Crime Branch of Delhi Police is shortly going to interrogate the nine suspects including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh in connection with the violence that took place in the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus on Sunday evening of January 5, 2020. Read: India Today journalist who was caught whispering in JNUSU VP’s ears had heckled Republic reports along with Aishe Ghosh …

‘The attack on JNU was barbaric in the least’
4 years, 11 months ago

‘The attack on JNU was barbaric in the least’

Deccan Chronicle  

The national capital has been engulfed in protests over the last couple of weeks, and with state Assembly elections round the corner, the political temperature has also risen. The police entered university campuses — in New Delhi they entered and smashed the library of Jamia Millia Islamia. We had seen Delhi police moving around with alacrity when they were beating …

A major lead: How the media covered India Today TV's #JNUTapes investigation
4 years, 11 months ago

A major lead: How the media covered India Today TV's #JNUTapes investigation

India Today  

India Today TV's #JNUTapes sting operation has received widespread media coverge since it was broadcast Friday evening, and the media critique website NewsLaundry has called it a "major lead" in the ongoing investigation of last Sunday's violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/dQESc9fkzP Rahul Kanwal January 10, 2020 As well, India Today TV spoke to an AISA …

After JNU attack, bring on the black bands
4 years, 11 months ago

After JNU attack, bring on the black bands

Deccan Chronicle  

At the moment, something really, really major seems to be underway in India. The JNU students’ fight back has been nothing short of remarkable, considering how it inspired thousands of other students from hitherto politically lethargic campuses to take to the streets in an impressive show of solidarity. The biggest and most significant takeaway of the widespread response to the …

JNU violence: Delhi Police names Aishe Ghosh, 8 others as suspects; JNUSU chief dares cops to make evidence public
4 years, 11 months ago

JNU violence: Delhi Police names Aishe Ghosh, 8 others as suspects; JNUSU chief dares cops to make evidence public

Firstpost  

Five days after at least 36 people were injured in the incident of violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University, the Delhi Police named JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh and eight others as suspects in the violence that took place between 3 to 5 January. Delhi Police names nine suspects Addressing a press conference, Joy Tirkey, DCP, who is heading the SIT, said …

Tanhaji star Ajay Devgn breaks silence on JNU: Read what he said
4 years, 11 months ago

Tanhaji star Ajay Devgn breaks silence on JNU: Read what he said

Op India  

Tanhaji star Ajay Devgn, who has until now refrained from rushing to make a statement on the JNU violence saga, has said that one should wait for proper facts to emerge before commenting on the issue. I appeal to everyone- let us further the spirit of peace and brotherhood, not derail it either consciously or carelessly #JNUViolence — Ajay Devgn …

JNU violence: Delhi police names nine suspects and 4 Left organisations, suspects include JNUSU Pres Aishe Ghosh
4 years, 11 months ago

JNU violence: Delhi police names nine suspects and 4 Left organisations, suspects include JNUSU Pres Aishe Ghosh

Op India  

After 5 days of violence, the Delhi Police on Friday addressed a press conference and accused left-wing students of instigating violence in the Jawaharlal University. Read: JNU violence: Read the detailed chronology of events since attacks started on teachers and their family in October The Delhi police presented several pieces of evidence to show that how some masked miscreants allegedly …

Union minister Smriti Irani takes aim at Deepika Padukone over JNU visit, says 'want to know her political affiliation'
4 years, 11 months ago

Union minister Smriti Irani takes aim at Deepika Padukone over JNU visit, says 'want to know her political affiliation'

Firstpost  

Union minister Smriti Irani on Thursday slammed Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone over her recent visit to Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University, saying “I want to know what her political affiliation is.” “Anybody who has read the news would know why she would stand with the protesters,” Irani said at a conclave organised by _ The New Indian Express. “_It’s Deepika Padukone’s …

‘Her political affiliation known’: Smriti Irani’s dig at Deepika Padukone
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Her political affiliation known’: Smriti Irani’s dig at Deepika Padukone

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Smriti Irani has reacted to actor Deepika Padukone visiting the JNU campus in support of protesting students on Tuesday night. Speaking at an event in Chennai on Thursday, Irani said the actor had ‘made her political affiliation known in 2011 that she supports the Congress party’. “She made her political affiliation known in 2011 that she supports the …

JNU violence: 3 JNU professors move Delhi HC with PIL to preserve data, CCTV footage, evidence
4 years, 11 months ago

JNU violence: 3 JNU professors move Delhi HC with PIL to preserve data, CCTV footage, evidence

The Hindu  

Three professors of JNU on Friday approached the Delhi High Court seeking directions to preserve data, CCTV footage and other evidence relating to the January 5 violence at the varsity campus. The petition also sought directions for preservation and retrieval of all material/evidences available with WhatsApp INC, Google INC and Apple INC pertaining to relevant data of WhatsApp groups ‘Unity …

JNU protestor bites top Delhi Police officer as he tries to control mob
4 years, 11 months ago

JNU protestor bites top Delhi Police officer as he tries to control mob

Op India  

In a bizarre incident, a woman ‘protestor’ in Delhi bit a senior police officer near Shashtri Bhavan during the ongoing JNUSU protest in Delhi. Delhi Police: A protester at Vijay Chowk today bit Additional DCP Southwest when the police officer was trying to stop protesters from marching towards the Parliament. Read: After Pakistan comes out in support of JNU, Pakistani-inspired …

JNU violence: 3 professors move HC, ask for preservation of CCTV footage, evidence
4 years, 11 months ago

JNU violence: 3 professors move HC, ask for preservation of CCTV footage, evidence

India Today  

Three professors of Jawaharlal Nehru University on Friday approached the Delhi High Court seeking directions to preserve data, CCTV footage and other evidence relating to the January 5 violence at the varsity campus. The petition also sought directions for preservation and retrieval of all material/evidences available with WhatsApp INC, Google INC and Apple INC pertaining to relevant data of WhatsApp …

Deepika Padukone knew she stood with people who wanted India destroyed: Smriti Irani on actor's JNU visit
4 years, 11 months ago

Deepika Padukone knew she stood with people who wanted India destroyed: Smriti Irani on actor's JNU visit

India Today  

Union Minister Smriti Irani says Deepika Padukone must have known she was choosing to stand with "people who wanted the destruction of India" when she visited Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University this week. Watch the clip here.. @smritiirani takes down Deepika Padukone for supporting Bharat Tere Tukde Gang pic.twitter.com/XzqTmSjeaN Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga January 10, 2020 Various right-wing groups and some …

#JNUTapes: India Today's special investigation on JNU violence trends high on Twitter
4 years, 11 months ago

#JNUTapes: India Today's special investigation on JNU violence trends high on Twitter

India Today  

India Today TV's exclusive sting on Jawaharlal Nehru University violence has caused waves across the internet. Read: India Today unmasks ABVP attackers in a big sting, Left role also exposed India Today's Special Investigation Team caught one of the main attackers on camera, who confessed that he mobilised the mobs from within and outside the campus. The India Today SIT …

Delhi Police identifies JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, 8 others as suspects in JNU violence
4 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Police identifies JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, 8 others as suspects in JNU violence

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Friday said it has identified nine people, including JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, as suspects in the JNU violence case. Meanwhile, responding to the development, JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh said, "Delhi Police can do their inquiry. Dr Joy Tirkey, DCP/Crime: Those identified include- Chunchun Kumar, Pankaj Mishra, Aishe Ghosh, Waskar Vijay, Sucheta Talukraj, Priya Ranjan, Dolan Sawant, …

Ajay Devgn breaks silence on JNU attack after Tanhaji release: Wait for proper facts to emerge
4 years, 11 months ago

Ajay Devgn breaks silence on JNU attack after Tanhaji release: Wait for proper facts to emerge

India Today  

Sunday afternoon, January 5, reports of violence within the Jawaharlal Nehru University started doing the rounds on social media. Five days later, today, on January 10, Ajay Devgn tweeted his views on the JNU violence. I appeal to everyone- let us further the spirit of peace and brotherhood, not derail it either consciously or carelessly #JNUViolence Ajay Devgn January 10, …

Swara Bhaskar thanks Pakistanis for standing with Indian students
5 years ago

Swara Bhaskar thanks Pakistanis for standing with Indian students

Op India  

Swara Bhaskar, the veteran hypocrite and Leftist who was once known as an actress upped the ante today by thanking Pakistanis for standing in solidarity with Indian students. Hum dekhenge.” Read: After Pakistan comes out in support of JNU, Pakistani-inspired slogans raised against Delhi Police at JNU protests The lines used from the poem appear deeply communal in isolation and …

To Make #BoycottChhapaak Trend, Trolls 'Cancelled' Same Seats in Same Cinema Hall
5 years ago

To Make #BoycottChhapaak Trend, Trolls 'Cancelled' Same Seats in Same Cinema Hall

News 18  

After Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was seen at a protest against the JNU violence of Sunday, many Twitter users posted against her with the hashtag #BoycottChhapaak. In a bid to contribute to the trending hashtag, many Twitter users shared screenshots of their cancelled tickets. Many IT cell members have booked and cancelled exact same ticket for #Chappak #boycottchhapaak Gold - …

From Jadavpur to JNU, student protests gained momentum since 2014; India ranks third in number of attacks on education community
5 years ago

From Jadavpur to JNU, student protests gained momentum since 2014; India ranks third in number of attacks on education community

Firstpost  

Attacks at three university campuses – Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University and Jawaharlal Nehru University – within a span of three weeks resulted in injuries to students and raised questions on the role of the police in containing such violence and the safety of varsities in the country Attacks at three university campuses — Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim …

JNU violence: Efforts on to facilitate semester registration for 'willing' students, vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar tells HRD Ministry
5 years ago

JNU violence: Efforts on to facilitate semester registration for 'willing' students, vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar tells HRD Ministry

Firstpost  

Human Resource Development Ministry officials met JNU Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday and took stock of efforts being made by the varsity administration to restore normalcy on the campus, officials said. New Delhi: Human Resource Development Ministry officials met JNU Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday and took stock of efforts being made by the varsity administration to restore …

DMK MP Kanimozhi extends her support to Deepika Padukone for standing with protesters at JNU
5 years ago

DMK MP Kanimozhi extends her support to Deepika Padukone for standing with protesters at JNU

India TV News  

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone's visit to Jawaharlal Nehru University has become a matter of massive political debate since she stood in solidarity with the protesting students against recent attack on varsity campus. DMK MP Kanimozhi is the one who extended her support to the actress for standing by the students protesting against the attack by masked mob on Sunday inside …

Sonakshi Sinha condemns JNU violence, lauds Deepika Padukone for expressing solidarity with students
5 years ago

Sonakshi Sinha condemns JNU violence, lauds Deepika Padukone for expressing solidarity with students

Firstpost  

Sonakshi Sinha is among the many celebrities who have spoken against the recent attack on students and faculty at JNU in New Delhi. After Deepika Padukone visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi to express solidarity with the students, who were attacked by an armed, masked mob, several celebrities have spoken up in their support. Sonakshi Sinha has joined …

JNU violence: Nature of attacks, booking of JNUSU president, cops' inability to nab suspects, VC's inaction all point at complicity
5 years ago

JNU violence: Nature of attacks, booking of JNUSU president, cops' inability to nab suspects, VC's inaction all point at complicity

Firstpost  

Reports have it that last Sunday, members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad allegedly barged into the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus like a Blackshirt squad — there were, in fact, some clad in black and all their faces were masked — and proceeded to savagely beat students and staff, and vandalise property Reports have it that last Sunday, members of …

Why Deepika Padukone’s presence in JNU needs special mention
5 years ago

Why Deepika Padukone’s presence in JNU needs special mention

Hindustan Times  

Politics has always been an unwritten script in India’s Hindi film industry. Actor Deepika Padukone is seen at a gathering at JNU in solidarity with the students against Sunday’s violence, in New Delhi, on Tuesday. Bollywood’s top actress Deepika Padukone’s guest appearance at the JNU on Wednesday after the much-criticised violence unleashed by masked goons in the country’s premier university …

Deepika Padukone on JNU violence: ‘Very angry at what is happening but it is worse that no action is being taken’
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone on JNU violence: ‘Very angry at what is happening but it is worse that no action is being taken’

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone spoke about violence on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in an interview, saying she was “very angry” at the situation. Deepika Padukone is seen at a gathering at JNU in solidarity with the students against Sunday’s violence, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, January 07, 2020. This is not the foundation of our country.” While Deepika …

Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’ JNU visit gets a shout out from fellow actors
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’ JNU visit gets a shout out from fellow actors

Hindustan Times  

Deepika Padukone’s Bollywood colleagues tweeted in support of the actor after she visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday evening, two days after a masked mob attacked students and teachers on the campus. Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Nikkhil Advani, Hansal Mehta, Anubhav Sinha, actors Richa Chadha, Swara Bhaskar and former JNU students’ union president Kanhaiya Kumar, among several others, hailed Deepika …

After Deepika Padukone, Varun Dhawan voices concerns over violence on JNU students, says ‘cannot stay neutral on such issues’
5 years ago

After Deepika Padukone, Varun Dhawan voices concerns over violence on JNU students, says ‘cannot stay neutral on such issues’

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan joined industry colleagues Deepika Padukone, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Richa Chaddha, Swara Bhaskar, among others, in condemning violence against the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University on Sunday, calling it a “sad and dangerous situation”. It’s dangerous & sad if masked people enter an educational institution and all this happens: Actor Varun Dhawan on JNU Violence.” While Richa, …

Varun Dhawan condemns JNU violence, says 'as an Indian, I have full faith in police and judiciary'
5 years ago

Varun Dhawan condemns JNU violence, says 'as an Indian, I have full faith in police and judiciary'

Firstpost  

Actor Varun Dhawan on Tuesday, 7 January, condemned the and said one cannot stay neutral during such incidents, joining a section of Bollywood personalities who have denounced the campus mayhem. Image from Twitter Speaking to reporters here in Madhya Pradesh while promoting his upcoming film, Dhawan said, “I think we cannot stay neutral in such issues. “It is dangerous and …

‘Chhapaak’ or Not, Deepika Padukone Knew JNU Visit Would Invite Hate. But that Didn't Stop Her
5 years ago

‘Chhapaak’ or Not, Deepika Padukone Knew JNU Visit Would Invite Hate. But that Didn't Stop Her

News 18  

On Tuesday, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone stopped by Jawaharlal Nehru University, which has been embroiled in chaos and protests for the past three days, in order to show her solidarity with the students. I never imagined that actress like Deepika Padukone will support These JNU Goons and Afzal Now Deepika shows True colour This is my final decision that I …

Deepika Padukone on JNU attack: I faced it during Padmaavat. I hope this doesn't become the new normal
5 years ago

Deepika Padukone on JNU attack: I faced it during Padmaavat. I hope this doesn't become the new normal

India Today  

Deepika Padukone is among a few Bollywood celebrities who have come out in support of Jawaharlal Nehru University students who were attacked by masked goons Sunday night inside their own campus. On Tuesday, Deepika visited JNU to show her support to the students and met JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh who was seriously injured during the attack. After Deepika met the …

When you’re in a position, you should speak up: JNUSU President on Deepika’s visit
5 years ago

When you’re in a position, you should speak up: JNUSU President on Deepika’s visit

Hindustan Times  

Even as Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University, here on Tuesday, to show solidarity with students, the JNUSU president was unmoved and targeted the actor for not speaking at the meet. Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone meets JNU Students’ Union President Aishe Ghosh during a protest against the violence in JNU, at JNU Campus in New Delhi on …

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