Jamia Professor Suspended Over 'Muslim Atrocities' Exam Question, Sparks Uproar

• Jamia Millia Islamia professor Virendra Balaji Shahare was suspended after a controversial exam question went viral.
• The BA (Honours) Social Work exam on December 21, 2025, included a 15-mark question on 'atrocities against Muslim minorities in India'.
• The question sparked widespread controversy, with many labeling it biased and inflammatory.
• Professor Shahare, from the Social Work Department, has over 22 years of experience and a PhD from JNU.
• The university formed an inquiry committee, citing negligence for the suspension, while some student groups protested.

Why It Matters: Jamia Millia Islamia suspended a professor over a controversial exam question on Muslim minorities, sparking debate.