JNU Erupts: Anti-Govt Slogans, FIRs & Political Firestorm Over Bail Rejection

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News18•06-01-2026, 17:35
JNU Erupts: Anti-Govt Slogans, FIRs & Political Firestorm Over Bail Rejection
- •JNU campus witnessed fresh protests with anti-government slogans demanding release of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam after Supreme Court rejected their bail.
- •Hindu Sena filed a complaint, leading to an FIR against JNU students for alleged death threats against PM Modi and Amit Shah, and anti-national slogans.
- •Congress leader Rashid Alvi questioned police inaction and alleged a pre-planned conspiracy for political polarization, drawing parallels to dictatorial regimes.
- •JNU administration condemned the "controversial and inflammatory slogans," stating it violates code of conduct and threatens national security, promising strict measures.
- •Identified students include Danish Ali, Sunil Yadav, Gauri, Aditi Mishra, and others; the protest also marked 6 years since the 2020 JNU attack and opposed facial recognition cameras.
Why It Matters: JNU faces renewed turmoil with protests, FIRs, and political accusations following Supreme Court's bail rejection for Delhi riots accused.
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