BJP Supports Jamia VC's Controversial 'Mahadev DNA' Statement Amid Student Protests
BJP Backs Jamia VC After ‘All Indians Share Mahadev DNA’ Remark Sparks Row
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Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif's statement that 'all Indians share Mahadev's DNA' during an RSS-linked event has sparked significant controversy. The BJP has defended his remarks as cultural metaphors, while the Students' Federation of India has criticized them as unscientific and regressive, alleging a crackdown on student protests.
- 01Jamia Millia Islamia VC Mazhar Asif linked Indian identity to Lord Mahadev, stating all Indians share his DNA.
- 02The BJP defended Asif's comments as cultural metaphors, emphasizing India's interconnected history.
- 03The Students' Federation of India condemned the remarks as unscientific and regressive, alleging police violence against protesting students.
- 04BJP's Amit Malviya argued that such expressions reflect shared ancestry and cultural continuity in India.
- 05The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between student groups and university administration regarding political expression.
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Mazhar Asif, the Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi, India, made a controversial statement during a 'Yuva Kumbh' event linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), claiming that 'all Indians share Mahadev's DNA.' This remark has ignited a backlash, with the Students' Federation of India (SFI) labeling it 'unscientific' and 'regressive.' The SFI also reported a crackdown on peaceful student protests, alleging that protesters were assaulted by university authorities. In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has defended Asif's comments, with Amit Malviya, head of the BJP's IT department, arguing that such statements should be viewed as civilizational metaphors rather than literal claims. He emphasized that India's identity is shaped by a shared cultural heritage that transcends geographic and religious differences. Malviya referenced historical figures to support the idea that Indian Muslims are integral to the country's composite culture. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions between student activism and the administration at Jamia Millia Islamia, reflecting broader societal debates about national identity and cultural unity.
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The controversy may affect student activism and political expression at Jamia Millia Islamia, as well as broader discussions on national identity in India.
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