The conflict between the administration and student organizations in Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has once again come to the fore. Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad JNU unit has lodged a sharp protest accusing the university administration of dictatorship regarding expulsion and heavy fines. ABVP says that repressive policies are being used to suppress the student movement, which will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Expulsion and fine were termed as undemocratic steps
ABVP JNU has accused the administration of trying to suppress the voice of students by using expulsion and financial punishment as weapons. The organization says that by expelling the active workers, their educational future is being played with, which is completely undemocratic. ABVP clearly said that nationalist students are not afraid of such cowardly action.
In protest against administrative dictatorship, ABVP workers expressed their anger by burning copies of repressive orders. Activists say that this is not a symbolic protest, but a warning against a system that is bent on crushing the rights of students. The organization clarified that their movement is peaceful, but will stand firmly against injustice.
CPO manual described as a threat to the independent environment
ABVP’s stand regarding CPO manual has been strict and clear from day one. The organization says that this manual is fatal for the free and democratic environment of a university like JNU and it should be repealed with immediate effect. ABVP alleged that the administration is taking recourse to such black laws to hide its incompetence.
ABVP JNU also made it clear that it is strictly against any kind of anarchy and vandalism in the name of protest. The organization said that public property is the heritage of the university and damaging it is not appropriate in any way. ABVP strongly condemned the leftist organizations by accusing them of indulging in politics of sabotage.
ABVP President termed the administration as a complete failure
ABVP JNU President Mayank Panchal said that their main protest is against the dictatorial structure which is violating the rights of students by expelling them. He said that the fine amounting to about Rs 4,83,000 and the expulsion orders highlight the failure of the administration. ABVP is firm on its demand of complete abolition of CPO manual and immediate reinstatement of expelled workers.
ABVP JNU Minister Praveen Kumar Piyush said that neither the hooliganism of the administration will be tolerated nor will any kind of vandalism in the campus be supported. He said that the administration should understand that the strategy of scaring the students is not going to work anymore. By burning the orders of expulsion and illegal fines, ABVP has given a clear message that it does not accept this system.
ABVP reiterated that it will continue to work for the interests of the general students of JNU. The organization says that its struggle against administrative dictatorship will continue till final victory. ABVP is ready to go to any level to protect student rights and democratic values.