JNU Erupts: Clash Over VC's Podcast Remarks, Students Injured in Late-Night Brawl
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CNBC Awaaz•24-02-2026, 07:18
JNU Erupts: Clash Over VC's Podcast Remarks, Students Injured in Late-Night Brawl
•A late-night clash erupted between Left and Right-affiliated student organizations at JNU, leading to injuries and stone-pelting.
•The dispute began during an 'equality march' demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit and withdrawal of student leader suspensions.
•JNUSU accused ABVP of attacking the peaceful march, while ABVP claimed Left-affiliated groups initiated the confrontation.
•The controversy stems from the VC's podcast statement criticizing new UGC rules and making remarks about victimhood and Dalits, which JNUSU labeled as casteist.
•VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit clarified her statement was distorted, citing her OBC background and defending actions against students for damaging property.