In the heart of New Delhi, a tumultuous clash unfolded between members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the left-wing faction. The contention revolved around the selection of members for the election committee, a heated confrontation occurring on Thursday night at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The varsity administration has pledged stringent measures against the alleged offenders.
Reports suggest a convocation was underway in the School of Languages, dedicated to electing committee members for the impending elections. Within this assembly, the left-wing faction reportedly obstructed the ABVP candidate’s address from the stage, triggering a dispute that escalated into a fierce clash between the two student groups. Accusations of assault are being exchanged between ABVP and left-wing adherents.
Those affiliated with the left-wing denounce the actions of ABVP members as hooliganism, alleging physical attacks and wielding of sticks. Conversely, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad students characterize the incident as an assault orchestrated by the left-wing. Numerous videos depicting the altercation have surfaced on the internet, vividly capturing students engaged in physical altercations.
Local law enforcement has acknowledged receiving complaints from both parties, initiating an investigation into the allegations. It is reported that several injured students have been admitted to a nearby hospital. Concurrently, the procedural machinery for student union elections is in motion at JNU, with general body meetings sequentially organized across all schools.