There was a massive clash between students and police at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday (18 October) evening. The clash took place when the students were trying to move forward by breaking the barricades installed by the police near the West Gate. As the situation worsened, the police took 28 students into custody. These included 19 boys and 9 girls.

According to the information received so far, the incident occurred around 6.00 pm on Saturday evening. A large number of students were marching in protest against administrative decisions and disciplinary action. As soon as the students tried to exit the west gate of the campus, the police put up barricades to stop them. After this the students tried to remove these barricades and during this a scuffle started between the two sides.

4 male and 2 female policemen injured

Police said that several attempts were made to convince the students, but they ignored the instructions and continued trying to move ahead. The police had to take action to control the situation. During this clash, six policemen were injured, including four male and two female employees.

Everyone has been sent to the hospital for treatment. Police said that the students have been detained to prevent any untoward situation and further appropriate legal action will be taken. Police officials say that several attempts were made to talk to the students, but they did not follow administrative orders.

Accused of forcibly vacating the hostel, university gave reason

On the other hand, the students say that they were raising their voice against the hostel eviction notices issued to their colleagues and the fine imposed on them. They allege that the university administration ignored the interests of the students and punished them without any solid reason.

At the same time, the university administration says that the rules were violated by the student union president and other students, on which disciplinary action was made. However, keeping in mind the future of the students, a fine of only Rs 10,000 has been imposed.

An atmosphere of tension since Saturday evening

There is an atmosphere of tension in the campus after the incident. Police have brought the situation under control and additional forces have been deployed around the West Gate. At present, the administration and police are busy ensuring that no further untoward incident happens.

Delhi -based Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is once again at the center of dispute between students and administration. This time the issue is demanding to bring back the university entrance examination (JNUEE). JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) has intensified its movement on this demand.

Students demand that the university should conduct entrance examination by itself instead of Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Students believe that JNU’s own JNUEE (JNUEE) was more justified and transparent, in which social diversity and ideological diversity were respected.

On May 24, a referendum was held by the Students’ Union on this issue, in which about 93 percent of the students voted in support of JNUEE. That is, a large number of students want the admission process to be the same.

Students’ Union President Nitish Kumar informed that he has tried to meet the Vice Chancellor on this issue many times, but every time some conditions come from the administration. Recently, the Vice Chancellor’s office made a condition through email that the meeting will be held only when the four officials of the students’ union are present. But Nitish Kumar made it clear that the referendum was done with the consent of the president, vice -president and general secretary, the Joint Secretary (ABVP representative) had no role in this.

Students say that if Hyderabad University and other central universities can conduct their respective entrance examinations successfully, then why can’t JNU do this? He argues that the structure of an examination like CUET does not take into consideration the uniqueness of an institute like JNU. JNUSU is now busy in gathering support by going to every corner offices, departments and hostels of the university. Discussions are being organized, so that more and more students can join this campaign.

What to say about the student union?

So far there has been no concrete response from the administration to this demand. But the students’ union says that they are not going to retreat and the movement will continue till JNUEE is restored. Overall, this matter is now not only about the examination system, but has also been related to the autonomy of the university and the right to student participation. This movement can be intensified in the coming days.

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