Suspension Details
A fifth-semester BA (Hons) Hindi student at Ramanujan College, Delhi University, has been suspended until February 1, 2027, by the college’s Proctorial Committee. This action follows allegations of misconduct involving the inducement of female students to travel to a concert in Ahmedabad featuring Diljit Dosanjh.
Political Fallout
The suspension has sparked a political controversy. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has targeted the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), claiming the student was an NSUI office-bearer. The NSUI, a Congress-affiliated student organization, has stated that the student was suspended during the DUSU polls and has no current association with the NSUI.
Allegations and Evidence
According to a college suspension letter dated November 6, the student is accused of offering monetary benefits, gifts, and other incentives to female students to travel to Ahmedabad for the concert. The ABVP shared a document dated August 28, purportedly showing the student was the vice president of the NSUI unit in the Ramanujan College.
Student’s Status
The student is permitted to appear for scheduled university examinations but is barred from participating in regular academic and extracurricular activities during the suspension period. He has been instructed to submit a written undertaking.
ABVP Concerns
The ABVP alleges that female freshers were being lured with concert tickets, travel arrangements, and financial incentives. The student organization questioned the NSUI’s stance on women’s safety and demanded accountability from its national leadership, calling for a transparent investigation and strict action.
Historical Context
The ABVP referenced a 2018 controversy involving allegations of sexual harassment against a former NSUI national chief. The NSUI condemned the alleged misconduct.
Source: The New Indian Express. Featured image credit: The New Indian Express.
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