The first reaction of DU Vice Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh has come to light on the confrontation that took place in the North Campus of Delhi University. The Vice Chancellor has expressed grief over this entire incident during the Literature Festival. He condemned the incident while giving a statement in the presence of thousands of students and teachers.

Vice Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh said that the incident that happened yesterday is very worrying and such incidents should not happen. We talk about unity in diversity, about living together, but if we stop considering humans as humans, then there is no point in celebrating literary festivals and reading books.

He said that even small incidents are warnings and we should take them seriously. If we cannot understand the helplessness in the eyes of a girl, then what will be the meaning of our education and understanding? It is important to express concern and sorrow over this incident.

Do not do anything that weakens unity – VC

The Vice Chancellor asked the students and teachers present to raise their hands and take a pledge that social concerns will never be allowed to diminish. He said that this country is ours and we have to take care of it, no one else will come to take our responsibility. He clearly said that we will not do anything that weakens the sensitivity and unity of the society. If there is less humanity in the society then the purpose of education and literature will also remain incomplete, hence it is important to be alert.

What happened in Delhi University?

Two groups of students came face to face in the North Campus of Delhi University demanding implementation of UGC’s rules related to equality. A large number of students gathered during the day, the beginning was peaceful but as the crowd increased, sloganeering and debate led to a scuffle and the matter reached the Maurice Nagar Police Station.

According to eyewitnesses, there was a heated argument between the two parties and allegations and counter-allegations started. Meanwhile, a female journalist associated with a YouTube channel arrived for coverage and was allegedly misbehaved and attacked. After the incident, questions were raised regarding the safety of journalists and an impartial investigation was demanded.

The atmosphere heated up in the Arts Faculty campus of Delhi University on Friday (February 13) evening when sloganeering started between the left and right wing student organizations. A protest was held by the Left organization in support of the implementation of UGC rules. Meanwhile, an incident of alleged scuffle and assault with a female journalist who had come there for coverage came to light.

Different claims from both sides

After the incident, a round of allegations and counter-allegations started. Left student organization says that Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) workers misbehaved with the female journalist.

Whereas ABVP has completely rejected these allegations. ABVP says that when a female journalist asked questions to the protesting left students, some students did not like the question and they themselves assaulted the journalist.

ABVP’s Delhi Secretary Sarthak Sharma said that the question asked by the female journalist might have displeased some people. He alleged that the same people who talk about women’s safety on campus raised their hands with a woman journalist.

Sarthak Sharma also said that the female journalist has lodged a complaint in the police station and the video footage will make it clear who was involved in the incident. He claimed that ABVP was not involved anywhere in this entire matter and the organization condemns this incident.

Demand for cancellation of degree

ABVP has demanded that those who assaulted the female journalist should be identified and strict action should be taken against them. The organization even said that the degrees of the guilty students should also be cancelled.

At present the police is busy investigating the matter. There is an atmosphere of tension in the campus, but the administration says that the situation is under control. Now everyone’s eyes are on the investigation report, which will make it clear who was responsible behind the incident.