Indian students and activists stand near the statue of Jawaharlal Nehru at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi. A protest on Monday inside the college premises has snowballed into a larger controversy. File image/AFP
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Firstpost07-01-2026, 09:02

JNU Protest Sparks Fresh Row: Slogans Target PM Modi, HM Shah

  • JNU students protested, allegedly raising provocative slogans against PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah, sparking a new controversy.
  • The protest coincided with the Supreme Court denying bail to JNU alumni Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case.
  • JNUSU stated the protest marked the 6th anniversary of the 2020 campus attack by masked individuals, not targeting individuals.
  • ABVP claims slogans were against the State, Supreme Court, and called for 'digging graves' of Modi and Shah.
  • JNU administration vowed strict action, lodging a police complaint, while political parties took opposing stances.

Why It Matters: JNU faces renewed controversy over student protests, alleged anti-national slogans, and political reactions.

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