JNU Violence Highlights: Protests Across Country Against JNU Incident; Delhi Police Rejects Charges of Late Action
JNU Violence Updates: The Centre on Monday came under massive attack from the opposition, youths, actors, activists and business tycoons over the "horrifying" violence on JNU students, with the Congress describing the rampage by masked goons as an example of "state-sponsored terrorism" reminiscent of Nazi rule.
As terrified students of JNU reeled under Sunday evening's "mayhem", people hit the streets in multiple cities and towns across the country, condemning the assault and demanding action against the guilty.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police rejected the charge of reaching the Jawaharlal Nehru University late despite several pleas by students' unions, asserting that they responded to PCR calls and law-and-order situation professionally to control the violence on the campus.
Addressing reporters, Delhi Police spokesperson Mandeep Singh Randhawa said the internal security of the JNU lies with the varsity administration.
Towards evening, as the protests across country intensified, a clash broke out between Jadavpur University students and police personnel, near Sulekha Mor in Kolkata, during protest against JNU violence.
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07 Jan 2020 05:28 PM
DC Jadavpur, Sudip Sarkar: While we were chasing BJP workers some Jadavpur University (JU) students entered the mob. We could not differentiate the JU students from BJP workers who were burning tyres. We did not lathicharge JU students.
Delhi: Indian Youth Congress members hold torch rally at India Gate against yesterday's violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
AMU students take out 'tiranga yatra' in campus:
Students, teachers and the non -teaching staff of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) took out a 'Tiranga Yatra' on Monday in support of the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) who were attacked by masked men on Sunday night.
Carrying the tricolour, thousands of students and teachers took out the 'Tiranga yatra' and shouted slogans against the government and the right wing students groups including the ABVP.
Students, teachers and the non -teaching staff of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) took out a 'Tiranga Yatra' on Monday in support of the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) who were attacked by masked men on Sunday night.
Carrying the tricolour, thousands of students and teachers took out the 'Tiranga yatra' and shouted slogans against the government and the right wing students groups including the ABVP.
West Bengal: Clash breaks out between Jadavpur University students and police personnel near Sulekha Mor in Kolkata, during protest against JNU violence
The Delhi Police on Monday rejected the charge of reaching the Jawaharlal Nehru University late despite several pleas by students' unions, asserting that they responded to PCR calls and law-and-order situation professionally to control the violence on the campus.
Addressing reporters, Delhi Police spokesperson Mandeep Singh Randhawa said the internal security of the JNU lies with the varsity administration.
Addressing reporters, Delhi Police spokesperson Mandeep Singh Randhawa said the internal security of the JNU lies with the varsity administration.
ABVP's Manish Jangid, : The attack was led by JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh and others. I was thrashed by the mob led by AISA's Satish Chandra Yadav. We will file an FIR and until police ensures us our safety we will no go back to the University campus.
JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, who was also injured in the violence, on Monday alleged that it was an organised attack and some ‘RSS affiliated professors’ were promoting violence.
'Every iron rod used against the students will be given back by debate and discussion. JNU's culture will not be eroded anytime soon. JNU will uphold its democratic culture,' she said.
'Every iron rod used against the students will be given back by debate and discussion. JNU's culture will not be eroded anytime soon. JNU will uphold its democratic culture,' she said.
Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal: Universities are meant for education and should never be made a political base. Action will be taken against those who will be found guilty. Will never let universities become 'adda' for politics.
JNUTA Seeks Removal Of VC
(PTI)
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association on Monday demanded the removal of Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar after the attack on students and faculty members by an armed masked mob.
Addressing a press conference here, the JNU teachers also demanded an inquiry into the violence on Sunday when a masked mob armed with sticks and rods attacked students and teachers.
After what happened on campus on Sunday night, ‘the VC has to go,’ the JNUTA said.
(PTI)
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association on Monday demanded the removal of Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar after the attack on students and faculty members by an armed masked mob.
Addressing a press conference here, the JNU teachers also demanded an inquiry into the violence on Sunday when a masked mob armed with sticks and rods attacked students and teachers.
After what happened on campus on Sunday night, ‘the VC has to go,’ the JNUTA said.
Had to escape from JNU campus: Visually impaired student
(IANS)
Shashi Bhushan Samar, a visually challenged student and the face of fee hike protest, on Monday, said that he escaped the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Sunday evening during the violence after jumping off the hostel room from second floor with the help of other students as the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) students were having the list of Left wing students.
Speaking to IANS, Samar, who grabbed the limelight during the fee-hike protest, said, ‘I was in the admin block when two of my friends told me to run from here as the ABVP guys were beating the Left wing students.’
He said that he asked his friends to run from there as they would have been beaten by them because of him.
(IANS)
Shashi Bhushan Samar, a visually challenged student and the face of fee hike protest, on Monday, said that he escaped the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Sunday evening during the violence after jumping off the hostel room from second floor with the help of other students as the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) students were having the list of Left wing students.
Speaking to IANS, Samar, who grabbed the limelight during the fee-hike protest, said, ‘I was in the admin block when two of my friends told me to run from here as the ABVP guys were beating the Left wing students.’
He said that he asked his friends to run from there as they would have been beaten by them because of him.
Had to escape from JNU campus: Visually impaired student
(IANS)
Shashi Bhushan Samar, a visually challenged student and the face of fee hike protest, on Monday, said that he escaped the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Sunday evening during the violence after jumping off the hostel room from second floor with the help of other students as the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) students were having the list of Left wing students.
Speaking to IANS, Samar, who grabbed the limelight during the fee-hike protest, said, ‘I was in the admin block when two of my friends told me to run from here as the ABVP guys were beating the Left wing students.’
He said that he asked his friends to run from there as they would have been beaten by them because of him.
(IANS)
Shashi Bhushan Samar, a visually challenged student and the face of fee hike protest, on Monday, said that he escaped the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Sunday evening during the violence after jumping off the hostel room from second floor with the help of other students as the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) students were having the list of Left wing students.
Speaking to IANS, Samar, who grabbed the limelight during the fee-hike protest, said, ‘I was in the admin block when two of my friends told me to run from here as the ABVP guys were beating the Left wing students.’
He said that he asked his friends to run from there as they would have been beaten by them because of him.
MoS HRD Sanjay Dhotre: I appeal to all student bodies and groups that peace should be maintained in the campus. Opposition should also think before speaking on such sensitive matters, allegations and counter allegations will not solve the issue.
P Chidambaram: We demand that the perpetrators of violence(JNU) be identified and arrested within 24 hours and brought to justice. We also demand that accountability on officers be fixed and action taken immediately
P Chidambaram,Congress on JNU violence:This incident is perhaps the most clinching evidence that we are rapidly descending into anarchy. It happened in the national capital in India’s foremost University under the watch of Central govt, Home Minister, LG and Police Commissioner
P Chidambaram,Congress on JNU violence:This incident is perhaps the most clinching evidence that we are rapidly descending into anarchy. It happened in the national capital in India’s foremost University under the watch of Central govt, Home Minister, LG and Police Commissioner
Kolkata: Students of Jadavpur University protest against yesterday's violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray: There is an atmosphere of fear among the students in the country, we all need to come together and instill confidence in them.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on JNU violence: I was reminded of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Investigation is needed to find out who were these masked attackers.
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi: Yesterday’s bone chilling attack on students and teachers in JNU, Delhi is a grim reminder of the extent the Govt will go to stifle and subjugate every voice of dissent.
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on JNU Violence:The voice of India’s youth & students is being muzzled everyday. The horrifying and unprecedented violence unleashed on India’s young by goons with active abetment of the ruling Modi Govt is deplorable and unacceptable.
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on JNU Violence:The voice of India’s youth & students is being muzzled everyday. The horrifying and unprecedented violence unleashed on India’s young by goons with active abetment of the ruling Modi Govt is deplorable and unacceptable.
Akhilesh Yadav,Samajwadi Party: Country and the world saw how masked attackers entered JNU campus in Delhi and wreaked havoc in a planned manner. Fair investigation is needed because we should know who was main conspirator behind this
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on JNU Violence : It is very disturbing, it is a dangerous planted attack on democracy.Anyone who speaks against them is labelled a Pakistani and an enemy of the country. We never saw such a situation in the country before this.
Delhi Commission for Women Chief Swati Maliwal issues summons to Police over assault on female students inside the JNU campus yesterday.
A Owaisi: I condemn this violence. There is no doubt these ppl were given the green signal by the powers that be. They had covered their faces in a cowardly way and were allowed to enter JNU with rods&sticks.Worst is there is a video which shows Police allowed them safe passage
A day after violence broke out on the campus, the situation at the Jawaharlal Nehru University has returned to normalcy, with students going back to the hostels.
Saket Moon, vice president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) said the students were now calm and composed. He said Students Union President Aishe Ghosh, who was reportedly hit over the eye with an iron rod, has also returned to the campus.
Saket Moon, vice president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) said the students were now calm and composed. He said Students Union President Aishe Ghosh, who was reportedly hit over the eye with an iron rod, has also returned to the campus.
JNU sends detailed report of violence on campus, sequence of events to HRD Ministry: Officials
Delhi: Union Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD) Secretary's meeting with JNU Registrar, Proctor and other University officials is underway.
Karnataka: Protest held at Town Hall in Bengaluru against yesterday's violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University
Karnataka: Protest held at Town Hall in Bengaluru against yesterday's violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University
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Following violence in JNU, Police forces on alert, additional forces being deployed in Universities across the state including in Aligarh Muslim University
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar: We condemn the violence in JNU. This needs to be investigated. Congress, Communists, AAP and some elements want to create environment of violence in universities across the country.
National Students' Union of India(NSUI) to protest at Arts Faculty, North Campus in Delhi University at 2 pm today, against yesterday's violence.
Delhi: Police outside Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) main gate; Devendra Arya, DCP (South-West) also present .
R. Meena, senior warden of Sabarmati Hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has resigned stating, 'we tried but could not provide security to hostel.'
R. Meena, senior warden of Sabarmati Hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has resigned stating, 'we tried but could not provide security to hostel.'
Government Sources: Registrar and Pro-VC of JNU already met LG Anil Baijal today and apprised him of the situation.
Police will talk to students and start collecting evidence.
Medical of 35 students is complete, both in AIIMS trauma centre and Safdarjung hospitals
Police will talk to students and start collecting evidence.
Medical of 35 students is complete, both in AIIMS trauma centre and Safdarjung hospitals
Randeep Surjewala, Congress: The entire country witnessed state sponsored goondism and terrorism yesterday in the campus of JNU. All this happened under the watch of JNU administration and also Delhi Police which is directly controlled by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Dr. Rajesh Malhotra,AIIMS Trauma Centre Chief: All 34 JNU students who were admitted to hospital for treatment yesterday, have been discharged.
JNU VC M Jagadesh Kumar: Origin of present situation in JNU lies in some agitating students turning violent and obstructing academic activities of a large number of non-protesting students. They damaged University communication servers to disrupt the winter semester registration.
JNU Vice Chancellor M. Jagadesh Kumar: They need not fear about their process. The top priority of the University is to protect the academic interests of our students.
JNU Vice Chancellor M. Jagadesh Kumar: Would like to appeal to all students to maintain peace. University stands by all the students to facilitate their pursuit of academic activities. We will ensure that their winter semester registration will take place without any hindrance.
Union Minister Smriti Irani on JNU Violence: Investigation has begun,so will not be right to speak on it now, but Universities should not be turned into hubs of politics, neither should students be used as political pawns.
Devendra Arya,DCP (South-West): We have taken cognizance of yesterday's JNU Violence and have registered an FIR. Social media and CCTV footages will be part of investigation.
Sources: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, requests him to call representatives from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) & hold talks.
Delhi Police Sources: FIR registered in connection with violence in Jawahar Lal University yesterday. 23 students who were admitted to hospital have been discharged.
Delhi: Meeting underway at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence over yesterday's JNU Violence. Senior Aam Admi Party leaders and Delhi ministers present in the meeting.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan: The Sangh Parivar forces must withdraw from this dangerous game of bloodshed on campus. It would be good if they understand that voice of students' are the voice of the land.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan: The onslaught on students is the result of intolerance. The Nazi-style attack on students and teachers on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University are carried out by those who want to create unrest and violence in the country.
JNU Violence: Delhi Police Holds Meeting With Students, Teachers; Varsity Pupils Demand Arrest Of Goons
Students Protesting Against Semester Registration Process Moved Aggressively, Leading To Clash: JNU
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Violence in JNU highly condemnable, shameful: Mayawati
Violence in JNU highly condemnable, shameful: Mayawati
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday condemned the assault on students and teachers of Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), terming it a 'heinous act' and a 'shame on democracy'.
A four-member Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation will visit JNU to express solidarity with students and teachers, she said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday condemned the assault on students and teachers of Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), terming it a 'heinous act' and a 'shame on democracy'.
A four-member Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation will visit JNU to express solidarity with students and teachers, she said.
Days after unrest in the campus over the contentious citizenship law, protests were held at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) late on Sunday night against violence at the JNU.
A spokesperson of protesting students said that a march was held in the night to express solidarity with the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students, who were attacked by masked men armed with sticks.
In a statement, the AMU Teachers' Association (AMUTA) condemned the violence.
A spokesperson of protesting students said that a march was held in the night to express solidarity with the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students, who were attacked by masked men armed with sticks.
In a statement, the AMU Teachers' Association (AMUTA) condemned the violence.
Delhi Police: We have received multiple complaints in connection with yesterday's violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). We will soon register FIR.
In Kolkata, students of Jadavpur University carried out a march to express their solidarity with the JNU community: ANI
Delhi: Latest visuals from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) main gate. Violence broke out in the campus yesterday evening in which more than 20 people were injured.
Delhi: Latest visuals from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) main gate. Violence broke out in the campus yesterday evening in which more than 20 people were injured.
Mumbai: Students continue to protest outside Gateway of India against yesterday's violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Mumbai: Students continue to protest outside Gateway of India against yesterday's violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has called the Registrar, Proctor and Rector of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to his office, today.
Delhi Traffic Police: Road No 13A between Mathura Road and Kalindi Kunj is closed for traffic movement. People coming from Noida are advised to take DND or Akshardham to reach Delhi.
Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC): We demand that the goons who unleashed terror in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) be identified & a First Information Report (FIR) be initiated immediately against them.
Students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) hold candlelight protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University yesterday.
Students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) hold candlelight protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University yesterday.
'Delhi police, go back' slogans raised during the flag march conducted by police inside Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus.
Delhi Police conducts flag march inside JNU campus after the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University yesterday.
Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Federation(JNUTF): JNUTF appeals to agitators&their patrons not to instigate students for violence&criminal activities.We appeal to JNU community to restore peaceful environment of JNU where one can express his/her disagreement democratically
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Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Federation (JNUTF): JNUTF is extremely concerned about the environment of fear and brutality created by some violent agitating students. JNUTF condemns such violent act by the agitators.
Pune: Students of Film and Television Institute of India held protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University. (5.1.20)
Pune: Students of Film and Television Institute of India held protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University. (5.1.20)
Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa held meeting with students and teachers of JNU at the Police Headquarters at ITO. A student delegation has been allowed to visit AIIMS trauma centre where those injured in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) violence are admitted.
Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa held meeting with students and teachers of JNU at the Police Headquarters at ITO. A student delegation has been allowed to visit AIIMS trauma centre where those injured in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) violence are admitted.
Mumbai: Students from different colleges gather outside Gateway of India to protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University earlier today.
Mumbai: Students from different colleges gather outside Gateway of India to protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University earlier today.
Delhi: Protesters gather outside Police Headquarters against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University earlier today.
Delhi: Protesters gather outside Police Headquarters against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University earlier today.
Jawaharlal Nehru University: It is unfortunate that violence took place in JNU campus this evening (Jan 5).The administration strongly condemns any form of violence in the campus.The JNU administration feels great pain&anguish for the students who have sustained injuries in the violence.
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New Delhi: 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. Violence broke out at the JNU on Sunday night as masked men armed with sticks and rods attacked students and teachers and damaged property on the campus, prompting the administration to call in police which conducted a flag march. At least 28 people, including JNU Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh, were injured as chaos reigned on the campus for nearly two hours.
The delegation comprising students and teachers from JNU, Jamia and Delhi University submitted an application to the Delhi Police PRO with four demands, including urgent medical assistance to injured students and arrest of the accused behind the violence.
"The police have assured us that they will look into the matter and our demands," president Federation of Central University teachers' associations Rajib Ray said.
The students demanded that police leave the JNU campus.
Earlier, police said peace has been restored in the JNU after the violence.
Eyewitnesses alleged the attackers entered the JNU premises when a meeting was being held by JNU Teachers' Association on the issue of violence on campus and assaulted students and professors. They also barged into three hostels. Video footage aired by some TV channels showed a group of men, who were brandishing hockey sticks and rods, moving around a building.
The Left-controlled JNUSU and the RSS-backed ABVP blamed each other for the incident.
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