Ruling establishments loathe the kind of education that inspires one to ask critical questions, strive for a democratic world. It may be time for us to wake up, and sing once again the songs of John Lennon and Salil Chowdhury and walk with the students trying to activate our lost conscience
The student's decision to protest follows what she perceives as the ineffectiveness of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) in handling the situation. Meanwhile, JNU's Chief Proctor, Sudhir Kumar, said that the matter is being taken seriously, with an inquiry underway. , Delhi News - Times Now
A new rule in JNU to penalise students for protesting inside campus brings to attention the role that student movements have played in shaping local and national politics in India. They have also launched the careers of some of the leading politicians in India former vice-president Venkaiah Naidu, former finance minister Arun Jaitley, and Union minister Nitin Gadkari, among others.
Students outfits at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have submitted a memorandum to Vice Chancellor Santishree Pandit, demanding a rescinding of disciplinary actions and withdrawal of the new varsity manual. The JNUSU, supported by 11 members and hostel presidents, also demanded an announcement to start the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) elections. The letter alleged vindictive actions by the JNU administration against elected representatives and activists.