Intellectual integrity in universities threatened by RSS' predilection for conspiracy theories: Jairam Ramesh
2 months ago

Intellectual integrity in universities threatened by RSS' predilection for conspiracy theories: Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

The Congress on Friday alleged that the intellectual integrity in premier universities is threatened by the “virus” of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s predilection for conspiracy theories and infantile name-calling. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also said the new University Grants Commission rules are intended solely to promote "non-serious politicking" on campuses. Mr. Ramesh cited a media report that claimed that several Delhi University faculty members have condemned a discussion on journalist Ashok Shrivastav's 2024 book Modi vs Khan Market Gang held on campus on Thursday "Intellectual integrity in our premier universities is threatened by the virus of the RSS' predilection for conspiracy theories and infantile name-calling," he said. "The new UGC rules, which allow for greater central oversight of the appointment of V-Cs and the appointment of non-academic individuals, are intended solely to promote such non-serious politicking on campuses," the Congress leader said.

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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