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Jagran correspondent, New Delhi. The controversy is deepening in the campus regarding Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice-Chancellor Shantishree D. Pandit's statement regarding UGC Equity Regulation 2026 and the statement that Dalits and black people cannot always progress by becoming victims or playing the victim card.
Student organizations and teachers unions have expressed strong objection to the statement and demanded the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor. In protest, the student union also protested by burning an effigy on Saturday, while a call has been given to take out an “equality march” on Sunday night. Sunil Yadav, general secretary of the JNU Students Union, alleged that in a podcast, the vice-chancellor described the equity regulation of the University Grants Commission as unnecessary and commented on a particular class. According to him, this statement is unacceptable and contrary to the inclusive tradition of the university.
JNU Teachers Union President Surjit Majumdar termed the remarks as “shocking and shameful” and said such statements do not match the core values of the university and the vice-chancellor should step down. The Central Executive Committee of the Students Federation of India also condemned the statement, saying that when students from underprivileged communities are struggling for equal opportunities and dignity, such comments from the top post are irresponsible and insensitive. However, there is no official reaction from the university administration on the entire controversy. Student organizations say the protests will continue until there is clear clarification or action. This issue has once again heated up the academic politics of the campus and the agitation is expected to intensify in the coming days.
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