AMU student committee demands resignation of JNU V-C Jagadesh Kumar, asks him to take 'moral responsibility' for attack
5 years, 2 months ago

AMU student committee demands resignation of JNU V-C Jagadesh Kumar, asks him to take 'moral responsibility' for attack

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The AMU Students Coordination Committee has demanded the resignation of JNU Vice-Chancellor Prof Jagadesh Kumar, asking him to take “moral responsibility” for the violence in the varsity Aligarh: The AMU Students Coordination Committee has demanded the resignation of JNU Vice-Chancellor Prof Jagadesh Kumar, asking him to take “moral responsibility” for the violence in the varsity. Protesting students at AMU will also be holding a Tiranga march inside the AMU campus later in the day in solidarity with JNU students and all other student bodies currently holding peaceful protests against the CAA. The Resident Doctors Association at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU is also holding a protest at the Trauma Centre of the Hospital against Sunday’s violence at JNU. Meanwhile, BJP Lok Sabha Member Satish Gautam, in a statement, demanded that all protesting students at the AMU campus should be immediately suspended and thrown out of the campus.

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JNUSU's Attack Claim: TN CM Urges Action
2 years, 1 month 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 clash on Ram Navami: FIR filed, probe initiated over Left students' complaint
2 years, 11 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 protestor bites top Delhi Police officer as he tries to control mob
5 years, 2 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 protests: BJP leader MM Joshi seeks Jagadesh Kumar's ouster, says VC's atttitude shocking, deplorable
5 years, 2 months ago

JNU protests: BJP leader MM Joshi seeks Jagadesh Kumar's ouster, says VC's atttitude shocking, deplorable

Firstpost  

Former HRD minister and senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday called for the removal of JNU vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar, saying it is “shocking” that he is adamant on not implementing a government proposal to resolve the fee-hike crisis in the university New Delhi: Former HRD minister and senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday called for …

No compromise over removal of VC: JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh
5 years, 2 months ago

No compromise over removal of VC: JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh

India TV News  

JNU Students’ Union president Aishe Ghosh on Thursday said the students and faculty will not relent till Vice-Chancellor M. Jagadesh Kumar is sacked. Ms. Ghosh said they appealed to HRD Ministry to remove the VC, which in turn said a dialogue will be held on Friday. This comes after HRD Secretary Amit Khare said removal of JNU VC, M. Jagadesh …

JNU students marching towards Rashtrapati Bhavan, detained by police; Govt says VC's removal no solution
5 years, 2 months ago

JNU students marching towards Rashtrapati Bhavan, detained by police; Govt says VC's removal no solution

India TV News  

The students of Jawaharlal Nehru University marched towards the Rashtrapati Bhavan protesting the violence in the university campus on Thursday. Before the students tried to proceed towards the Rashtrapati Bhavan, a delegation of JNU Students' Union and JNU Teachers' Association also met Human Resource Development Ministry officials and demanded removal of Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar from his post. The …

JNU violence: Efforts on to facilitate semester registration for 'willing' students, vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar tells HRD Ministry
5 years, 2 months 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 …

JNU violence: Why did VC Jagadesh Kumar allow festering student resentment to escalate? And why isn't his inaction under scrutiny?
5 years, 2 months ago

JNU violence: Why did VC Jagadesh Kumar allow festering student resentment to escalate? And why isn't his inaction under scrutiny?

Firstpost  

In February 2016, Jawaharlal Nehru University witnessed protests that became the most talked-about event of the year. However, by the time police came, the students who are for the registration were beaten up by a group of agitating students opposing the registration.” The statement clearly puts the onus of violence on “agitating students”, but this ‘official’ version has few takers …

JNU alumni march today: Opposition led by Congress to take up campus attack with Prez
5 years, 2 months ago

JNU alumni march today: Opposition led by Congress to take up campus attack with Prez

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after shocking violence in the premier Jawaharlal Nehru University, Opposition parties on Monday decided to seek a meeting with President Ram Nath Kovind on January 13 on the “shameful” incidents in the Central varsity of which the President is the Visitor. There was widespread condemnation by the Opposition led by Congress president Sonia Gandhi who sought …

JNU violence: Congress’ Karan Singh slams M Jagadesh Kumar, calls university's Vice-Chancellor ‘completely ineffective’
5 years, 2 months ago

JNU violence: Congress’ Karan Singh slams M Jagadesh Kumar, calls university's Vice-Chancellor ‘completely ineffective’

Firstpost  

Expressing shock at the events at JNU, former chancellor and senior Congress leader Karan Singh urged the Home Ministry to get the whole matter impartially probed New Delhi: Former Jawaharlal Nehru University chancellor and senior Congress leader Karan Singh on Monday slammed the university’s Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar over the violence on campus, alleging that he had been “absent” at …

‘Will soon register FIR’: Delhi police after Sunday violence on JNU campus
5 years, 2 months ago

‘Will soon register FIR’: Delhi police after Sunday violence on JNU campus

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi police said it has received several complaints in connection with Sunday’s violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University where masked men and women armed with sticks and rods attacked students and teachers and damaged property on the campus Police at the Jawaharlal Nehru University after violence at the campus in New Delhi on Sunday. The delegation comprising students and teachers …

JNU admin condemns violence on campus; Delhi Police assure action against perpetrators
5 years, 2 months ago

JNU admin condemns violence on campus; Delhi Police assure action against perpetrators

India TV News  

The Delhi Police have assured action against the perpetrators of violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus, Communist Party of India leader Sitaram Yechury said on Monday. JNU admin condemns violence at campus, appeals for peace Meanwhile, the administration of the Jawaharlal Nehru University condemned the violence which had broken out on its campus on January 5, leaving scores of …

After JNU violence, protest errupts at Aligarh Muslim University
5 years, 2 months ago

After JNU violence, protest errupts at Aligarh Muslim University

India TV News  

After the Sunday night violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University which saw several students and teachers being injured, protests were held in Aligarh Muslim University in support of their fellow students. AMUTA secretary Najmul Islam urged the Chief Justice of India to take suo motu cognisance of the "unprecedented situation arising from Sunday's assault on JNU students and teachers". Former AMU …

Delhi Police holds meeting with students, teachers after Sunday’s violence at JNU
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Police holds meeting with students, teachers after Sunday’s violence at JNU

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police PRO M S Randhawa held a meeting with a delegation of students and teachers after violence broke out at the Jawaharlal Nehru University here, officials said on Monday. Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa held a meeting with a delegation of students and teachers from JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia and Delhi University after violence in JNU campus on the …

AMU organises one man judicial panel to probe campus violence during anti-CAA protest
5 years, 3 months ago

AMU organises one man judicial panel to probe campus violence during anti-CAA protest

India Today  

The Aligarh Muslim University has set up a one-man judicial panel to conduct an internal inquiry into violent incidents that rocked the campus early this week. "The inquiry into the violent incidents that took place on the campus on December 15 and 16 will be conducted by former chief justice of Chattisgarh High Court, Justice V K Gupta," AMU Vice …

JNU students hold protests over police action in Jamia, AMU
5 years, 3 months ago

JNU students hold protests over police action in Jamia, AMU

India TV News  

JNU students hold protests over police action in Jamia, AMU The protest march was also attended by former JNUSU President and CPI leader Kanhaiya Kumar. Students holding torches raised slogans like "Hai Jaan Se Pyaara Hindustan, Pyaara Pyaara Hindustan, Zindadil hai Hindustan, Protest Karega Hindustan, Nahi Jhukega Hindustan, Arey Gandhi Waala Hindustan. " Referring to the police actions on the …

JNU V-C M Jagadesh Kumar claims students damaged his car, tried to attack him on campus
5 years, 3 months ago

JNU V-C M Jagadesh Kumar claims students damaged his car, tried to attack him on campus

Firstpost  

After he left, the JNU V-C said, the students entered the administration block and ransacked it in violation of the Delhi High Court order which prohibits protests within 100 metres of the building. New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar on Saturday claimed that a group of 15-20 students surrounded him “in a violent manner” on the campus …

JNU protests: VC M Jagadesh Kumar escapes attack mounted by 10-15 ‘students’ who pulled and gheraod him on campus
5 years, 3 months ago

JNU protests: VC M Jagadesh Kumar escapes attack mounted by 10-15 ‘students’ who pulled and gheraod him on campus

Op India  

The students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University on Thursday allegedly mounted an assault against the vice-chancellor, M Jagadesh Kumar, in the university campus. Jawaharlal Nehru University vice-chancellor M. Jagadesh Kumar’s car that was allegedly attacked by students inside university premises, earlier today. https://t.co/piOi56yt4b pic.twitter.com/nn85Il4hkY — ANI December 14, 2019 Besides, M Jagadesh Kumar’s car was allegedly vandalised by the students …

JNUSU blames vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar for continuing crisis in university, urges HRD ministry to remove him from post
5 years, 4 months ago

JNUSU blames vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar for continuing crisis in university, urges HRD ministry to remove him from post

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union blamed the Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar for the continuance of the crisis in the university and urged the Ministry of Human Resource Development 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. It was impressed upon …

JNU students protest over hostel fee hike: Delhi Police files FIR against protesters; security forces 'manhandled' women students, alleges JNUSU
5 years, 4 months ago

JNU students protest over hostel fee hike: Delhi Police files FIR against protesters; security forces 'manhandled' women students, alleges JNUSU

Firstpost  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered an FIR against the students of JNU in connection with a protest march from the University campus towards the Parliament on Monday The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered an FIR against the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University in connection with protests against the hike in JNU hostel fees. The JNU Students’ Union president Aishe …

Opposition members condemn police action against JNU students
5 years, 4 months ago

Opposition members condemn police action against JNU students

India TV News  

Opposition members in Lok Sabha on Tuesday described as "suppression of voice" the alleged baton-charge by police on JNU students demanding total rollback of hostel fee hike. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Saugata Roy, T N Prathapan and Danish Ali accused the government of using force to suppress the voice of students. Roy dubbed as "unfortunate" the use of …

JNU protest: Students gear up for more demonstrations after showdown with Delhi Police
5 years, 4 months ago

JNU protest: Students gear up for more demonstrations after showdown with Delhi Police

India TV News  

Students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University will continue their agitation against the fee hike on Tuesday too after Monday's showdown. The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union, JNU Administration and Hostel presidents are going to meet the three-member-committee formed by the Human Resource Development Ministry to recommend ways to restore normal functioning of the varsity. The situation in Delhi remained tensed …

Delhi Police denies using force against protesting JNU students
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Police denies using force against protesting JNU students

India TV News  

While the protesting JNU students alleged on Monday that they were baton-charged as they marched towards Parliament, police denied the allegation leveled against them. In a statement, the Delhi Police said it did not use force against the protesting Jawaharlal Nehru University students. Apart from 10 companies of CAPF, around 800 Delhi Police personnel were deployed to handle the protest …

JNU students back with Azadi slogans. This time for fee rollback | WATCH VIDEO
5 years, 4 months ago

JNU students back with Azadi slogans. This time for fee rollback | WATCH VIDEO

India Today  

After the police allegedly baton-charged and stopped hundreds of JNU students marching towards the Parliament on the first day of the Winter Session demanding a total rollback of the hostel fee hike, Azadi slogans filled the streets of Delhi on Monday. #WATCH: Jawaharlal Nehru University students protest near Safdarjung Tomb after their march to Parliament was stopped by Police. Hundreds …

JNU fee hike protest: JNUSU reiterates students demands, says 'we are facing academic emergency...shameful that V-C continues to hide'
5 years, 4 months ago

JNU fee hike protest: JNUSU reiterates students demands, says 'we are facing academic emergency...shameful that V-C continues to hide'

Firstpost  

Amid continuing agitations by the students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, the JNU Student’s Union has released a statement condemning the “unprovoked violence” by the Delhi Police on protesting students Amid continuing agitations by the students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, the JNU Student’s Union has released a statement condemning the “unprovoked violence” by the Delhi Police on protesting students, …

Delhi HC Stays The Charge-Sheets Issued Against Protesting Teachers Of JNU By The University
5 years, 7 months ago

Delhi HC Stays The Charge-Sheets Issued Against Protesting Teachers Of JNU By The University

Live Law  

Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed an inquiry ordered by the Jawaharlal Nehru University administration against teachers for participating in a protest march organized by students.The present petition was filed by the teachers to challenge the action taken by Jawaharlal Nehru University against teachers of the University for participating in strikes/protests organised. Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed an inquiry …

Delhi chapter of AMU alumni body writes to President Ram Nath Kovind, urges judicial probe into campus violence
6 years, 10 months ago

Delhi chapter of AMU alumni body writes to President Ram Nath Kovind, urges judicial probe into campus violence

Firstpost  

Condemning the violence on the Aligarh Muslim University campus, the Delhi chapter of the AMU Old Boys Association has demanded a time-bound judicial inquiry and immediate arrest of persons involved in the 2 May incident New Delhi: Condemning the violence on the Aligarh Muslim University campus, the Delhi chapter of the AMU Old Boys Association has demanded a time-bound judicial …

A year after students gheraoed JNU VC, JNU Teachers’ Association holds kangaroo court against him
7 years, 5 months ago

A year after students gheraoed JNU VC, JNU Teachers’ Association holds kangaroo court against him

Op India  

In January 2016, IIT Delhi professor M Jagadesh Kumar was appointed as Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University. The JNU proctorial inquiry has recently sent notice to 15 students for the said protest which ‘disrupted the normal functioning’ of the university administration. In January this year, the ugly face of the left was seen at JNU when students belonging to …

Dr Mahendra Kumar appointed BHU Chief Proctor after ON Singh resigns
7 years, 6 months ago

Dr Mahendra Kumar appointed BHU Chief Proctor after ON Singh resigns

Deccan Chronicle  

Varanasi: Dr Mahendra Kumar Singh was on Wednesday appointed the Chief Proctor of the Banaras Hindu University after Professor ON Singh resigned Tuesday night, taking “moral responsibility” for the incident of molestation and violence inside the premises of the university. Earlier on Tuesday, the National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police …

BHU chief proctor ON Singh resigns as protests continue to rage in university, takes 'moral responsibility' for crisis
7 years, 6 months ago

BHU chief proctor ON Singh resigns as protests continue to rage in university, takes 'moral responsibility' for crisis

Firstpost  

The BHU vice-chancellor also justified strict curfew timings in girls hostel and alleged gender biases by saying that the security of girls and boys can never be at par. The atmosphere on the campus of the iconic BHU in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi continues to remain tense even as Tripathi is convinced of an “outsider” angle to the whole controversy. The …

JNU VC Jagadesh Kumar wants army tank in campus: Not first time the ex-RSS member has been in news for wrong reasons
7 years, 8 months ago

JNU VC Jagadesh Kumar wants army tank in campus: Not first time the ex-RSS member has been in news for wrong reasons

Firstpost  

In the 18 months that Prof M Jagadesh Kumar has served as Vice-Chancellor of JNU, the university has been in the news more often than not, and often for internal affairs Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University M Jagadesh Kumar on Sunday asked Union ministers to help the university procure an army tank which can be put up on display …

Delhi police detains JNU students leader Kanhaiya Kumar at Bihar Bhawan
8 years, 9 months ago

Delhi police detains JNU students leader Kanhaiya Kumar at Bihar Bhawan

Firstpost  

Delhi police on Friday detained Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union President Kanhaiya Kumar at Bihar Bhawan for protesting against the “violent crackdown” on the Patna Arts College students by Patna Police, reported The Indian Express. JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar and other protesters detained by Delhi Police outside Bihar Bhawan pic.twitter.com/CFp4mqEcZR — ANI June 10, 2016 JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar and …

Rohith Vemula issue: JNU students protest outside HRD ministry; demand removal of Appa Rao
9 years ago

Rohith Vemula issue: JNU students protest outside HRD ministry; demand removal of Appa Rao

Firstpost  

Stepping up their agitation over the suicide of Hyderabad University scholar Rohith Vemula, students of JNU on Wednesday protested outside the HRD Ministry demanding removal of Vice Chancellor Appa Rao Podile and withdrawal of police presence from the campus. New Delhi: Stepping up their agitation over the suicide of Hyderabad University scholar Rohith Vemula, students of JNU on Wednesday protested …

JNU row: Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya surrender to Delhi Police
9 years, 1 month ago

JNU row: Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya surrender to Delhi Police

Hindustan Times  

Jawaharlal Nehru University students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, accused of sedition for shouting anti-India slogans, surrendered outside the institute’s gate on Tuesday night and were taken to South Campus RK Puram police station. Read | We fear lynching and witch-hunt: JNU student charged with sedition Besides, the court directed Delhi Police to file a status report on arrested JNU …

JNU students refuse to surrender, prove innocence' says Bassi
9 years, 1 month ago

JNU students refuse to surrender, prove innocence' says Bassi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Under severe attack for handling of the JNU row, police was on Monday cautious in dealing with five students accused of sedition, a day after they resurfaced at the campus even as the varsity authorities were undecided on asking them to surrender before the law enforcing agency. Read: JNU row: Delhi HC to hear Kanhaiya's bail plea tomorrow …

JNU row: What is the outrage all about?
9 years, 1 month ago

JNU row: What is the outrage all about?

The Hindu  

With the Jawaharlal Nehru University issue taking several twists and turns, The Hindu takes a look at how the issue started and where. The university administration > ordered a “disciplinary” enquiry and said the event organisers “went ahead without permission.” ‘Anti-India’ slogans ABVP members alleged that the protest march consisted of students shouting ‘anti-India’ slogans. Arrest of Kanhaiya Kumar JNU …

JNU row snowballs into political free-for-all; BJP, Oppn trade charges
9 years, 1 month ago

JNU row snowballs into political free-for-all; BJP, Oppn trade charges

Hindustan Times  

The arrest of a Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader on sedition charges snowballed into a political free-for-all on Saturday with Opposition parties likening the situation to the Emergency and the ruling BJP accusing them of speaking the language of Pakistani terrorists. CPI national secretary D Raja and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi joined JNU students protesting against the arrest of …

Will oppose any move to appoint 'regressive' Swamy as JNU VC: JNUSU
9 years, 6 months ago

Will oppose any move to appoint 'regressive' Swamy as JNU VC: JNUSU

India TV News  

New Delhi: Up in arms over reports of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy being offered the JNU VC post, the student community of the varsity have threatened to "resist any attempts with all its mights" to saffronise the campus, terming the BJP leader as a "regressive figure". "Be it Mr Swamy or any other regressive figure, the student community will resist …

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