DU Faculty Protest After Teacher Allegedly Assaulted
DU Faculty Protest After Teacher Allegedly Assaulted
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The college administration lodged a complaint against unidentified persons at Moti Bagh Police Station, while the teachers’ body questioned how the assault occurred despite police and security personnel being present and called for an investigation into the security lapse.
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ABVP alleged that one of its members suffered a “life-threatening attack” outside Law Centre-1 by people associated with the Congress, Indian Youth Congress and NSUI. ABVP state secretary Sarthak Sharma also alleged that external political workers were being brought onto campus and that money power might be used to influence students, calling for an impartial investigation.
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The main DUSU presidential contest includes ABVP’s Yash Dabas, NSUI’s Vijay Shankar Meena and a joint AISA-SFI candidate, Ananya Raturi. The three groups also announced candidates for the vice-president, secretary and joint-secretary posts.
Faculty members at Delhi University's Motilal Nehru College (Evening) protested after a DUSU campaigner allegedly assaulted a teacher on the final day of election campaigning, leaving the instructor seriously injured. Indian Express reported that the faculty threatened to boycott election duties and file a police complaint unless swift action was taken. The incident has cast a shadow over DUSU voting, scheduled for September 18, with counting set for September 19.
The assault sparked wider accusations across student political groups. Eastern Mirror reported that ABVP alleged one of its members suffered a "life-threatening attack" outside Law Centre-1 by Congress and NSUI-linked workers, while NSUI claimed ABVP-linked groups attacked a tribal student elsewhere on campus. Both groups demanded impartial investigations into the violent incidents.
Teacher Assault Triggers Security Questions
The attack occurred despite police and security personnel stationed at the college, raising serious concerns. The administration filed a complaint against unidentified persons at Moti Bagh Police Station. Faculty leaders questioned how the assault happened under such heavy security presence and called for a full investigation into the security lapse.
ABVP Claims External Political Workers On Campus
ABVP state secretary Sarthak Sharma alleged that external political workers were being brought onto campus to influence the election. Indian Express reported that Sharma also accused Congress and NSUI-linked members of attacking an ABVP member. He warned that money power might be used to sway student votes and demanded an impartial investigation into all violent incidents.
Three Groups Battle For Top DUSU Posts
The presidential race features ABVP's Yash Dabas, NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena, and joint AISA-SFI candidate Ananya Raturi. According to Indian Express, the three groups have also announced candidates for vice-president, secretary, and joint-secretary positions. The election represents a high-stakes battle among India's major student political organizations competing for control of the university's central student body.
Voting Day Set Amid Tight Campus Security
DUSU voting is scheduled for September 18, with vote counting set to begin September 19. Tripura Times reported that counting will proceed under tight security measures, with results announced later the same day. The heavy security reflects ongoing concerns about violence and political interference during the crucial election period.
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