JNU Students Protest Alleged Removal of Ambedkar's Portrait
Protest in JNU over 'removal' of Ambedkar's portrait from mess
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Students at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi protested the alleged removal of a portrait of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar from the Tapti hostel mess by the warden. The protest, organized by the Tapti hostel committee, demands the portrait's immediate reinstatement, emphasizing its significance in promoting equality and resisting caste oppression.
- 01Students protested the alleged removal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's portrait from the Tapti hostel mess.
- 02The Tapti hostel committee claims the portrait was removed twice and is now locked in the warden's office.
- 03The protest emphasizes Ambedkar's legacy of equality and resistance against caste oppression.
- 04The JNU Students' Union has expressed support for the protest and condemned the removal.
- 05No official response has been provided by the university administration regarding the incident.
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On April 21, students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi organized a protest against the alleged removal of a portrait of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar from the Tapti hostel mess. The Tapti hostel committee claimed that the warden had removed the portrait twice and that it is currently locked in the warden’s office. The committee stated that the portrait was installed on Ambedkar Jayanti as a symbol of equality, dignity, and resistance against caste oppression. The protest drew participation from various leftist student groups, and the JNU Students’ Union expressed its support for the hostel committee, condemning the actions taken against the portrait. As of now, there has been no response from the university administration regarding the incident.
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The protest highlights ongoing issues related to caste discrimination and the importance of Ambedkar's legacy among students.
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