JNU violence updates: Smriti Irani says universities shouldn't become political hubs, Twitter users point out Narendra Modi was 'young pracharak', ABVP associate

We didn’t lathicharge JU students: Kolkata Police

Regarding a clash in Kolkata on Monday during a march by Jadavpur students in protest of the violence at JNU, Jadavpur deputy commissioner Sudip Sarkar said .“While we were chasing BJP workers some Jadavpur University (JU) students entered the mob. We could not differentiate the JU students from BJP workers who were burning tyres. We did not lathicharge JU students.”

Tajinder Bagga’s claim about slogans at Gateway of India is false, says Alt News

BJP spokesperson Tajinder Bagga on Monday shared a video claiming that protesters, including Umar Khalid, raised an anti-Hindu slogan at a gathering at Mumbai’s Gateway of India, in solidarity with JNU students after they were subject to violence. However, Alt News says the claim is false .

Bollywood joins protest at Carter Road

While an “indefinite” protest was underway at Mumbai’s Gateway of India, another protests was also joined by citizens at Carter Road in Bandra.

Anurag Kashyap, Anubhav Sinha, Tapsee Pannu, Zoya Akhtar, Diya Mirza, Rahul Bose take part in a protest at Carter Road, against Sunday’s violence at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University.

A phenomenal night at Mumbai’s Carter Rd. The directors (Kashyap, Bhardwaj, Sinha, Akhtar) calmly directed, the singers and poets sang and recited, the actors (Richa, Taapsee, Dia, Swara, Ali) chimed in, the audiences watched and participated. Truly a Bombay blockbuster. pic.twitter.com/Krx1t09SoQ

— Ankur Pathak (@aktalkies) January 6, 2020

Carter Road, now. pic.twitter.com/4jN67zrM85

— naresh fernandes (@tajmahalfoxtrot) January 6, 2020

Carter Road,Bandra right now! Mumbai #ForTheStudents The politics of rage can only be stopped by love,not hate. 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/zzAG5OEbYz

— Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) January 6, 2020

ABVP holds protest at Hutatma Chowk in Mumbai

Members of the ABVP held a protest at the Hutatma Chowk in Mumbai against Sunday’s violence at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Mumbai: Members of ABVP hold protest at Hutatma Chowk against yesterday's violence at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University pic.twitter.com/cejzx26dVl

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Smriti Irani says universities shouldn’t be political hubs, Twitter users point out Narendra Modi was ‘young Pracharak’

Soon after reports of the violence in JNU surfaced, Union minister Smriti Irani said that universities shouldn’t be turned into “hubs of politics”. “Neither should students be used as political pawns,” she added.

However, Twitter users quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official website which said that he was also a “young Pracharak” and an associate of ABVP.

Ramdas Athawale says JNU violence should be investigated

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Monday said an investigation should be conducted into the violent incidents in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi and those responsible be arrested. “Police should investigate the matter. My party (Republican Party of India (A)) is also demanding that investigation should be there and whoever is responsible should be arrested,” he told reporters.

Athawale, who is the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, was responding to a question on the violence that rocked the JNU campus on Sunday.

Delhi Congress demands Amit Shah’s resignation over JNU violence

Delhi Congress president Subhash Chopra on Monday demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the attack on students and teachers at the Jawaharlal Nehru University on Sunday, saying the country “did not witness” such violence even during the British rule.

 Addressing a public meeting at Patparganj, Chopra claimed that people of Delhi were living in fear after masked men attacked JNU students and teachers on Sunday evening. Chopra also alleged that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal did nothing other than posting a few tweets when violence erupted at the Jamia Millia Islamia and the JNU.

“Amit Shah should take moral responsibility for the attack on students… and tender his resignation. The country did not witness such violence even during the British rule,” he said in a statement.

TMC MPs prevented from entering JNU

A day after the mob attack at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, a delegation of TMC MPs which had gone to the varsity to express solidarity with the students was not allowed to enter the campus on Monday, PTI reported.

Led by former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) delegation consisted of MPs Sajda Ahmed, Manas Bhunia and Vivek Gupta and was stopped at the gate of varsity.

Anurag Kashyap, Anubhav Sinha, other Bollywood personalities join Mumbai protests

Several Bollywood personalities like Anurag Kashyap, Anubhav Sinha, Richa Chadda, Tapsee Pannu, and Vishal Bhardwaj gathered at the Gateway of India and Carter Road in Bandra, in Mumbai. People have gathered at the sites in protest against the violence against JNU students on Sunday evening.

#Watch | Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Anubhav Sinha
protest against #JNUViolence in Mumbai.

Follow live here: https://t.co/ASyi5ItCaj pic.twitter.com/04WWOvLzxZ

— NDTV (@ndtv) January 6, 2020

Youth Congress holds torch rally against JNU violence

Members of the Indian Youth Congress on Monday held a torch rally at the India Gate in Delhi against the incident of violence against students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Delhi: Indian Youth Congress members hold torch rally at India Gate against yesterday's violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University. pic.twitter.com/oLlyNd3nVu

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

250-300 people at Mumbai’s Gateway of India

The number of people who have gathered at the “indefinite” protest against the violence in JNU at Mumbai’s Gateway of India has increased to 250 to 300, reporters said. Slogans about JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University are being raised and protestors are also sharing food and singing songs.

Numbers swell to 250-300 at #OccupyGatewayOfIndia. Slogans about JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University. Protestors are sharing food and singing songs | @firstpost pic.twitter.com/NCVmCyMwri

— Neerja (@neerjadeodhar) January 6, 2020

If police could enter Jamia, why not JNU: Ex-SC judge Madan Lokur 

Former Supreme Court judge Madan Lokur was quoted by CNBC-TV18 as saying that it’s unclear whether the Delhi Police needs the permission of the JNY vice chancellor to enter the campus when masked people were beating up students inside the campus on Sunday evening.

Referring to the Delhi Police’s action against students of Jamia Milia Islamia on 15 December, Lokur said, “If the police could enter Jamia, I don’t understand why they couldn’t enter JNU. It’s surprising that the police is going a little slow in its investigation.

“Whatever has happened is extremely unfortunate, investigation is called for.”

When I studied at JNU, didn’t see any ’tukde-tukde’ gang: S Jaishankar 

“I can certainly tell you, when I studied in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), we didn’t see any ’tukde tukde’ gang there,” EAM Dr S Jaishankar at an event in Delhi.

#WATCH "I can certainly tell you, when I studied in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), we didn't see any 'tukde tukde' gang there," EAM Dr S Jaishankar at an event in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/9IgIZKQolx

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Contempt plea filed against Centre, Delhi Police in Supreme Court

A plea has been filed in Supreme Court seeking contempt action against the Centre and Delhi Police for allegedly not following its direction to curb and handle mob violence at premier Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on 5 January.

The plea, filed by Tehseen Poonawala, said the apex court had on 17 July, 2018, laid down “preventive and remedial guidelines for the Government and Police authorities to curb and handle mob violence, and came to a conclusion that no individual in his/her own capacity or as a part of a group, which within no time assumes the character of a mob, can take law into his/her/their own hands and deal with others as guilty”.

(PTI)

Jadavpur University students clash with police in Kolkata

A clash has broken out between students of the Jadavpur University and the West Bengal Police in Kolkata during the former’s protest against the JNU violence. Reportedly, the police also lathicharged the students.

#WATCH West Bengal: Police lathicharge on Jadavpur University students, near Sulekha Mor in Kolkata, during protest against JNU violence. pic.twitter.com/mJKV2D3gXF

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

West Bengal: Clash breaks out between Jadavpur University students and police personnel near Sulekha Mor in Kolkata, during protest against JNU violence pic.twitter.com/wPbMYzrP5Y

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

ABVP disrupts protest in Ahmedabad’s IIM

Anmol Somanchi, an independent researcher, tweeted on Monday evening that the ABVP had disrupted a “peaceful protest” outside Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad. “Protestors have permission but they don’t; violation of Section 144. And yet, police not detaining them,” he tweeted.

ABVP disrupts peaceful protest outside IIMA. Protestors have permission but they dont ==> violation of S144. And yet, police not detaining them.

OTOH, peaceful protestors have been detained 5-6 times in the city recently.

The police in BJP-ruled states are spineless! pic.twitter.com/tYtqwDefX0

— Anmol Somanchi (@anmol_smnch) January 6, 2020

Crowd leaves from outside JNU after raising slogans hailing Savarkar, Delhi Police

Angshuman Choudhury, a researcher who is outside the JNU campus at the moment, said that a crowd that had raised slogans hailing Savarkar and Delhi Police was dispersed on Monday evening.

Reportedly, the crowd, largely made up of ABVP and RSS members,  chanted , “Vaampanth ki kabar khudegi, Savarkar ki dharti pe. Comrades ki ek hi dawai, juta, chappal aur kutai. Delhi Police lath maaro, hum tumhare saath hai.”

He also added that Delhi Police was present in riot gear.

Mumbai protesters sing ‘Hum Dekhenge’ at Gateway of India

The rally in Mumbai against the violence which against JNU students has culminated at the Gateway of India. People are singing ‘Hum Dekhenge’ at the gathering at the iconic site. The spontaneous protest at the Gateway of India is well into its 19th hour now.

The Gateway of India has seen a sustained protest for 18 hours now. As the march joined the protest, people were singing 'Hum Dekhenge' | @firstpost pic.twitter.com/DMrryzUPB7

— Neerja (@neerjadeodhar) January 6, 2020

‘They are scared that people will stop fearing them’: Kanhaiya Kumar quotes Gorakh Pandey poem

Former JNUSU president and CPI leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Monday quoted a Gorakh Pandey poem in voicing his opposition to the JNU violence.

वे डरते हैं

किस चीज़ से डरते हैं वे
तमाम धन-दौलत
गोला-बारूद पुलिस-फ़ौज के बावजूद ?

वे डरते हैं

कि एक दिन
निहत्थे और ग़रीब लोग
उनसे डरना
बंद कर देंगे ।

(गोरख पाण्डेय)

— Kanhaiya Kumar (@kanhaiyakumar) January 6, 2020

Crime Branch will investigate incident, says Delhi Police

Delhi Police on Monday also said that the crime branch will investigate the incident of violence against the students of JNU

“An FIR has been registered and the incident has been recorded. The Crime Branch will investigate the incident. 34 people were injured and it was delhi police’s priority that the injured be given proper care. Delhi police has instituted a fact-finding committee to look into the incident,” Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa said.

‘Situation brought under control’: Delhi Police says JNU admin informed about clashes

Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa on Monday addressed a press conference amid outrage against the violence that erupted in JNU on Sunday night and said that the varsity administration had called the police about a “scuffle” that had broken out between students.

“We got the call at 7.45 and we went to the university, conducted a flag march and brought the situation under control. The spot where the scuffle between the students broke out is an area where Delhi Police is not usually deployed,” he said.

Meenakshi Lekhi says ABVP students ’lynched’ for going against boycott on exam registration process

BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi on Monday tweeted photos of ABVP students who had allegedly been “lynched” by members of the Congress and Left when they had gone to register for the exams, a process which the JNUSU had called a boycott against. “Let’s call out this selective bigotry and outrage,” she said.

What you see is not what is. Reality lost in propaganda. Falsity found in pictures.ABVP students were lynched by Cong-Left combine when seeking registration of next semester. Let’s call out this selective bigotry and outrage. 😡🤥 pic.twitter.com/tUp3MI1DYB

— Meenakashi Lekhi (@M_Lekhi) January 6, 2020

Mumbai rally proceeds from Hutatma Chowk to Gateway of India

Reportedly, the rally organised in Mumbai against the violence against JNU students has started to move towards the Gateway of India from the Hutatma Chowk. Protesters are raising slogans of ‘halla bol’ against the Centre and BJP.

Fascism ko halla bol #MumbaiWithJNU #mumbaiprotest #CAA_NRC_Protests pic.twitter.com/35gR6IaVKD

— Shreemi Verma (@shreemiverma) January 6, 2020

‘Every iron rod used against the students will be answered by debate, discussion’

JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, who was injured in the violence against varsity students on Sunday night, said, “Every iron rod used against the students will be given back by debate and discussion. JNU’s culture will not be eroded anytime soon. JNU will uphold its democratic culture.”

Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) President Aishe Ghosh: Every iron rod used against the students will be given back by debate and discussion. JNU's culture will not be eroded anytime soon. JNU will uphold its democratic culture. pic.twitter.com/Jtqa4UhaNo

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh says Sunday violence was ‘organised attack’ by RSS, ABVP

Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh on Monday, after getting discharged from the hospital after suffering serious injuries in the incident of violence against the varsity students on Sunday, said, “Yesterday’s attack was an organised attack by goons of RSS and ABVP. Since the past four to five days, violence was being promoted in the campus by some RSS affiliated professors and ABVP.”

Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) President Aishe Ghosh: Yesterday's attack was an organised attack by goons of RSS and ABVP. Since past 4-5 days violence was being promoted in the campus by some RSS affiliated professors and ABVP. #Delhi pic.twitter.com/MY6kmB7DsU

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) President Aishe Ghosh on yesterday's #JNUViolence: We condemn it and we want the immediate removal of the Vice Chancellor. pic.twitter.com/nMjHYTgvKw

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Osmani University students protest against JNU violence

“People of Hyderabad, we are at here at Osmania University. Join us,” a student of the university tweeted on Monday, as protests broke out across the country over the violence against JNU students.

ABVP members gather at JNU main gate amid heavy police deployment

Reporters on Monday tweeted videos of ABVP members, allegedly responsible for the violence against JNU students on Sunday night, also gathering at the varsity’s main gate as people protested the incident in Delhi and across the country.

Standing counsel for Delhi Police ‘hangs head in shame’ after JNU violence

Rahul Mehra, counsel for the Delhi Police, on Sunday said he was ashamed after watching video clips of masked people “merrily creating mayhem” in the JNU campus.

I, as Standing Counsel @DelhiPolice, hang my head in shame after witnessing video clips of goons merrily entering JNU campus, creating mayhem &grievously injuring innocent students, damaging public property and then exiting the campus in capital city. Where is our force @CPDelhi?

— Rahul Mehra (@TheRahulMehra) January 5, 2020

IMA condemns violence against doctors and nurses at JNU

The Indian Medical Association “strongly” condemned the violence on doctors and nurses in the JNU campus on Sunday night. “The situation in the country smacks of total anarchy and the breakdown of law and order is complete. Is this a civil war?” the statement said.

IMA, World’s largest association of doctors strongly condemns violence on doctors & nurses in JNU. They also pointed out the current situation of India as total anarchy & breakdown of law & order. Medical facilities are safe even in war zones but not under Modi Shah. #JNUViolence pic.twitter.com/YeIjPBsIjG

— Harjit Singh Bhatti (@DrHarjitBhatti) January 6, 2020

Large police presence at protest at Mumbai’s Hutatma Chowk

Reportedly, Mumbai Police has deployed a large number of personnel for the protest condemning the violence against JNU students at Hutatma Chowk in the city. The protest is scheduled to move from Hutatma Chowk to the Gateway of India, where people gathered spontaneously in solidarity with JNU students at midnight on Monday.

Considerably larger police presence at Hutatma Chowk | @firstpost pic.twitter.com/WZGVWoC5fG

— Neerja (@neerjadeodhar) January 6, 2020

HRD ministry says won’t allow campuses to become ‘political addas’

Human Resources Development minister Ramesh Pokhrial on Monday asserted that the Centre wouldn’t allow campuses to become “political addas”, a day after JNU students were subjected to violence by masked people.

India Today also quoted him as saying that those responsible for the violence would be punished.

‘Time to stop pretending all is fine’: Bollywood speaks against JNU violence

Alia Bhatt, among other Bollywood celebrities, on Monday spoke out against the violence that erupted in the JNU campus on Sunday evening and said that “any ideology that seeks to divide, oppress, and promote violence is one we must strongly oppose.”

On Instagram, she added, “When students, teachers and peaceful civilians become victims of physical assault on an ongoing basis, it’s time to stop pretending that all is fine. We must look truth in the eye and acknowledge that we are a house at war with itself. We, the people of this country no matter how different our ideologies, must find a human solution to all of our complex problems, and reinforce the peaceful and inclusive ideals upon which this country was built.”

such is the condition inside what we consider to be a place where our future is shaped. It’s getting scarred for ever. Irreversible damage. What kind of shaping up is happening here, it’s there for us to see.... saddening https://t.co/Qt2q7HRhLG

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) January 5, 2020

JD(U) demands removal of JNU V-C

BJP ally in the NDA, the JD(U) on Monday demanded the removal of the JNU vice-chancellor and a probe by a Supreme Court judge into the Sunday night violence in the university. The party also accused the Delhi Police of failing in its duties.

Party spokesperson KC Tyagi, in a statement, said that his party strongly condemned the “violent activities of goons” in the JNU campus, and that all sections of society should slam the way elected office bearers of the JNU Students’ Union were attacked by masked outsiders.

Mumbai protesters raise ‘Azadi’ slogan against CAA and NRC

The protest at Mumbai’s Hutatma Chowk, which is scheduled to head towards the Gateway of India where people have gathered against the JNU violence since midnight on Monday, raised slogans agains the ABVP and demanded ‘Azadi’ (freedom) from the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC.

At Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai: Posters saying Inquilab Zindabad, and condemning police action against students. Slogans against the ABVP. People asking for azaadi from the #NRC + #CAA | #JNU @firstpost

Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/upsT29J1Ks pic.twitter.com/B3utEXiQQW

— Neerja (@neerjadeodhar) January 6, 2020

Students of the Jadavpur, Presidency universities rally against JNU violence 

Jadavpur and the Presidency universities on Monday took out rallies in the city to protest the violence inside the JNU campus in New Delhi.

The AISA and SFI organised a protest march and shouted slogans against the BJP government at the Centre and RSS-affiliate Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). They carried posters and placards condemning the JNU​ violence and demanded immediate arrests of the people involved in the incident.

Protest at Gateway of India continues 

Mumbai’s protest against the violence against JNU students continued at the Gateway of India on Monday, more than 15 hours since the protesters first gathered at the site at 12 am on Sunday. Slogans of ‘Sarfaroshi ki tamanna’ and Jai Bhim and Azaadi were reportedly raised.

More people have gathered at the Gateway of India. Chants of 'Sarfaroshi ki tamanna' and Jai Bhim--and Azaadi. It has now been 15 hours since this protest began. #JNU #CAA_NRC_Protests | @firstpost pic.twitter.com/nalXzQrYQ9

— Neerja (@neerjadeodhar) January 6, 2020

JNUTA protests against attack on students; demands VC’s sacking

The JNU Teachers’ Association on Monday took out a march from Sabarmati T-Point to the main gate of the campus to protest against the attack on a group of students and faculty members by a violent mob. The JNUTA also demanded sacking of JNU vice chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar.

Nearly 35 students were taken to the AIIMS and Safdarjung hospitals on Sunday evening after a violent mob ran amok, attacking students and damaging property on the varsity campus.

Professor had threatened to teach me a lesson during registration boycott, recalls JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh

JNU Students’ Union president Aishe Ghosh, who was injured in the violence that took place at the university, said she was specifically targeted during a peace march on the campus.

Ghosh told PTI that a group of around 20-25 masked people disrupted the peace march and attacked her with iron rods on Sunday. She suffered head injuries and was admitted to AIIMS here. Ghosh was discharged on Monday.

She alleged that when she was at the School of International Studies on Saturday to oversee the registration boycott being done by the JNUSU, a professor had threatened to teach her a lesson.

Protest against CAA, violence at JNU begins at Mumbai’s Hutatma Chowk

People have gathered at Hutatma Chowk, from where they will march to the Gateway of India to join the existing protest. Slogans condemning the Centre, CAA, NRC, Delhi police and ‘gundagardi’.

People have gathered at Hutatma Chowk, from where they will march to Gateway of India to join the existing protest. Slogans condemning the Centre, CAA, NRC, Delhi police and 'gundagardi' #JNU #NRC_CAA_Protest | @firstpost pic.twitter.com/wICbcZDff0

— Neerja (@neerjadeodhar) January 6, 2020

From Pondicherry to Oxford, students lead protest marches

Students in university campuses across the country and even abroad staged protests in solidarity with JNU students and condemned the violence that took place in the varsity.

Protests took place at Pondicherry University, Bengaluru University, University of Hyderabad and Aligarh Muslim University. Students staged peaceful marches to register their protest against the violence on the JNU campus. “Today it is them, tomorrow it can be us. Violence in any form is condemnable. We stand by our friends in JNU,” Raiza, a Pondicherry University student said.

Protests were also seen at Oxford and Columbia University where students expressed solidarity and took out marches holding posters demanding safety of students on campus.

PTI

Sharad Pawar condemns ‘cowardly, planned attack’, Jitendra Awhad joins protests at Gateway of India

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said JNU students were subjected to a “cowardly and planned attack”, adding that use of violence to suppress democratic values won’t succeed. Pawar’s remarks came as his party minister Jitendra Awhad joined the students protesting the violence, at the Gateway of India.

“JNU students and professors were subjected to a cowardly but planned attack. I strongly condemn this undemocratic act of vandalism and violence. Use of violent means to suppress democratic values and thought will never succeed,” Pawar tweeted.

Maharashtra minister Jitendra Awhad of NCP joined the students at the protest at Gateway of India and sat with them discussing their demands. “When people begin to fear intellect, there is anarchy,” the minister told reporters. “I am going to convey feelings of the students to the government. When students agitate, one should understand that this is a serious issue,” he said.

JNU V-C stays away from meeting with HRD Ministry

The HRD Ministry met officials from the JNU administration and took stock of the situation on the campus following Sunday’s violence, even as Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar skipped the meeting.

The meeting was attended by the JNU registrar, proctor and other admin officials who briefed the ministry officials on the sequence of events that took place on the campus and the measures taken to restore normalcy. “A detailed report has been sent to the HRD Ministry about the sequence of events. The top administration officials are at the Ministry to provide all details leading to present situation,” JNU Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar told PTI.

Particular students’ union holds grudge against JNU, Sanjay Raut aims veiled attack at ABVP

In a veiled attack on the BJP and its affiliated outfits, Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut said a particular student union holds a grudge against the Jawaharlal Nehru University which has produced a Nobel Laureate and renowned politicians, industrialists, poets and authors.

While Raut did not name any outfit, it was possibly a reference to the RSS-backed Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad which has been accused of unleashing violence in the JNU campus in Delhi late Sunday night. “The university has constantly been targeted for last the five years,” Raut told a Marathi news channel.

“If students are not safe, then the country is not safe. It’s not a good sign when police barge into a university campus in the national capital and open fire. Masked people storm another university and students are left bleeding,” he claimed. These are definitely not signs that the powers-that-be have the country’s law and order under control, he added.

‘Why is ABVP member carrying police lathi?’

Ashoka university professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad tweeted a photo of an ABVP member and JNU student carrying a “police-issue lathi” on Monday after the violence broke out at the university on Sunday evening. “Can Delhi Police clarify?” he added.

This was sent my a colleague from JNU. The circled man is a student and ABVP member. But why is he carrying a police issue lathi? Will @DelhiPolice clarify? pic.twitter.com/uoz2IUVqCV

— Ali Khan Mahmudabad (@Mahmudabad) January 6, 2020

Opposition condemns JNU violence

Sonia Gandhi said the voice of India’s youth and students is being muzzled. “The horrifying and unprecedented violence unleashed on India’s young by goons with active abetment of the ruling Modi government is deplorable and unacceptable,” he said.

Asaduddin Owaisi said the attackers had covered their faces in a cowardly way and were allowed to enter JNU with rods and sticks. “Worst is there is a video which shows police allowing them safe passage,” he said.

Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav demanded a fair investigation in the matter to find out who the main conspirator was.

Not calling in police makes V-C complicit in attack, says Sitaram Yechury

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said the attack within the JNU campus was a pre-planned one. “It is an assault on reason, rationality and democracy. For 5 hours nearly, the V-C was not responding and not asking police to come in and restore normalcy makes him complicit in this attack,” he said.

JNUSU office bearers, injured students to address media at 4.30 pm

Office-bearers of the JNUSU will address the media at Sabarmati T-Point in JNU at 4.30 pm, followed by testimonies of the injured students. More than 30 people were admitted to AIIMS for treatment after the violence in the campus on Sunday.

Office Bearers of the JNUSU would like to address the media regarding the situation in JNU today, 6 Jan at 4.30 PM at Sabarmati TPoint in JNU. This will be followed by testimonies of the injured students. All friends of the media are requested to attend.#JNUattack #StandWithJNU

— JNUSU (@JNUSUofficial) January 6, 2020

JNUSU rejects BJP’s statement condemning attack on Sunday

JNUSU strongly rejected BJP’s statement and their “false condemnation” of the violence in the campus on Sunday. “This university, the students and professors were mercilessly attacked by ABVP goons in the presence of Delhi Police, the union said in a tweet.

The BJP had earlier tweeted, “We strongly condemn the violence on JNU campus. This is a desperate attempt by forces of anarchy, who are determined to use students as cannon fodder, create unrest to shore up their shrinking political footprint. Universities should remain places of learning and education.”

We strongly reject @BJP4India and their false condemnation. This university, the students and professors were mercilessly attacked by ABVP goons, in the presence of @DelhiPolice. There was no violence in JNU. There was only an attack. #JNUAttack #SOSJNU https://t.co/JEIs4QnfaC

— JNUSU (@JNUSUofficial) January 5, 2020

Security increased across university campuses in Uttar Pradesh

Additional security forces were deployed in the Banaras Hindu University, after violence erupted at the JNU campus on Sunday. Earlier, security was increased at the Aligarh Muslim University.

Varanasi: Additional forces deployed outside Banaras Hindu University also https://t.co/1VpzMcLXaN pic.twitter.com/eyKzMzVEd8

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) January 6, 2020

Students lead protests all over the country

Student organisations all over the country led protests against the violence witnessed in the JNU campus on Sunday. Protests and marches were witnessed in Chandigarh and Kolkata, apart from other cities.

Chandigarh: Students' Federation of India (SFI), All India Students Federation and other organisations protest over yesterday's #JNUViolence. pic.twitter.com/Ozq9cIAtWC

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

West Bengal: Students' Federation of India (SFI) and other students' organisation stage protest in Kolkata over yesterday's violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). pic.twitter.com/jIGxKjMBIy

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Kolkata: Students of Jadavpur University protest against yesterday's violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). #WestBengal pic.twitter.com/5tPUtrKbN6

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

JNU proctor appeals to students to not leave campus

JNU Proctor Dhananjay Singh appealed to the students to not leave campus and assured that measures are being taken to normalise the situation. “We appeal to students to not panic and leave the campus. Measures are being taken to normalise situation on the campus and ensure safety of everyone,” Singh said after meeting HRD officials over the violence in the campus on Sunday

JNUTA demands removal of Vice Chancellor

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) demanded the removal of Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh  Kumar after the attack on students and faculty members by an armed masked mob. Addressing a press conference, the JNU teachers also demanded an inquiry into the violence on Sunday when a masked mob armed with sticks and rods attacked students and teachers and damaged property on the campus.

JNUSU president led the mob on Sunday, says ABVP

ABVP members in the first media briefing after Sunday’s violence in the JNU campus said that they were beaten up by a mob which was led by JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh.

ABVP members talking to the media said, “We have been accused of inciting violence and leading a mob but the reality is we were beaten up. If you see the video the mob was being led by Aishe Ghosh.” A member said he had two laptops and they were destroyed. “It had 60 percent of my work, who will write my PhD now?” he asked. They claimed that videos showing mob violence were authentic and there Aishe Ghosh can be seen leading the mob into a student hostel.

On allegations of communicating and orchestrating the violence using Whatsapp chat groups, ABVP members claimed that their phones were either taken away or broken when they were attacked. “We were chased out of our rooms and beaten, I have no idea if I’m a member of this group chat but if it is true I’m sure I was added using the joining link.”

ABVP members also alleged that JNU Professor Vivek Vajpayee threatened them at the AIIMS Trauma centre. “The media should show this planned attacks in a balanced way,” a member said.

Students affiliated to ABVP held a demonstration outside Ruia College in Matunga and accused Leftist outfits and the JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) of orchestrating the violence at JNU on Sunday. ABVP national secretary Ankit Owhal said, “Some 23 ABVP students were injured. The police must arrest the people who went around in masks attacking students.”

JNU violence is a ‘descent into fascism’, says P Chidambaram

Congress leader P Chidambaram demanded that Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik be held accountable for the attacks on a group of JNU students and teachers by a masked mob, saying the perpetrators of the crime must be identified within 24 hours and brought to justice. He added that the buck starts with the Delhi Police Commissioner and stops with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. 

The former finance minister described the JNU violence as descent into fascism and said he is sure there were intelligence inputs on Sunday’s attacks. “Where is the Delhi Police commissioner, why didn’t he rush to JNU when students were being attacked and shown on TV,” he asked.

AMU committee demands resignation of JNU V-C

The AMU Students Coordination Committee (AMUSCC) has demanded the resignation of JNU Vice Chancellor Prof Jagadesh Kumar, asking him to take “moral responsibility” for the violence in the varsity.

In a statement, AMUSCC said reports from JNU that even medical teams going to assess the injured were prevented by the mob from entering the JNU campus are shocking and only a time-bound judicial inquiry would uncover the full truth. AMUSCCC is spearheading an agitation against the amended Citizenship Act.

The alleged involvement of goons associated with the ABVP would be confirmed by a judicial probe, it said while strongly condemning the manhandling of Swaraj Party President Yogendra Yadav by goons allegedly under the patronage of the police.

Uddhav Thackeray likens JNU violence to 26/11 Mumbai terror attack

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray likened the JNU violence to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Calling it an act of cowardice, he asked why the attackers wore masks. He demanded an investigation to find out who were these masked attackers.

Asserting that such incidents will not be tolerated in Maharashtra, he said that there is an atmosphere of fear among the students in the country. “We all need to come together and instill confidence in them, Thackeray said.

#WATCH Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on JNU violence: What was the need for attackers to wear masks? They were cowards. I was watching on TV and it reminded me of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. I will not tolerate such attacks in Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/LR1kpctk8K

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Umar Khalid slams ‘paid piper’ Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga for claiming protesters demanded ‘freedom from Hindus’ at Mumbai event
 

BJP spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga tweeted a “video” of the protest held at Mumbai’s Gateway of India on Sunday night where former JNU student and activist Umar Khalid joined protests and raised slogans of ‘Azadi’. Alleging that “Muslim and Leftist” students in Mumbai raised slogans demanding “Hinduo se Azadi” (freedom from Hindus), Bagga demanded that the Mumbai Police and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray take action against the “goons”.

In response, Khalid, and several other Twitter users , called Bagga a “paid piper of the regime”, deployed to spread lies that meddle with the focus of the protests in an attempt to blur the agenda at hand. Other Twitter users, who were present at the Mumbai protest, denied the chanting of any slogans demanding freedom from Hindus. They posted videos of the protest to clarify the same.

Lies, brazen lies. Paid pipers of the regime are here to spread lies so that we get busy countering them. And lose focus from the ABVP violence against JNU students. Not happening, shithead. Find a better lie next time. https://t.co/LIQWD07TQd

— Umar Khalid (@UmarKhalidJNU) January 6, 2020

WATCH | Peaceful protests continue at Mumbai’s Gateway of India

Peaceful protest at Gateway of India continues, after beginning on Sunday night, shortly after violence erupted on the JNU campus. Slogans demanding Amit Shah’s resignation were raised as protesters held tricolors and also talked about Kashmir and against the NRC, chanting “Hum kagaz nahi dikhayenge”.

A march is expected to be taken out from Hutatma Chowk in the Fort precinct till the Gateway of India at 4 pm.

#JNUViolence | Peaceful protest at #GatewayOfIndia continues, after beginning on Sunday night, shortly after violence erupted on the #JNU campus. Slogans demanding #AmitShah’s resignation were raised.

Follow LIVE Updates: https://t.co/o24aYjcKrV pic.twitter.com/kYUxLJaHSf

— Firstpost (@firstpost) January 6, 2020

In pictures: JNU campus vandalised by mob on Sunday night

Visuals from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), where violence broke out Sunday evening, in which more than 30 people were injured, emerged. Among the hostels targeted on campus were Periyar, Sabarmati and Kaveri. An ongoing JNUTA meeting at the T-Point was also attacked.

Delhi: Inside visuals from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) where violence broke out yesterday evening in which more than 30 people were injured. pic.twitter.com/CHjuBtp7FU

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Security control room unresponsive, no guards at Sabarmati Hostel on evening of attack, recounts JNU student

Dhriti Dutta, a student from JNU, spoke to Firstpost about Sunday’s attack. “When I was walking back to my hostel around 5:30 pm, I saw a group of people with masks on, around 30 to 40 of them, assembling sticks and lathis outside the campus, chanting slogans like Jai Shree Ram. Multiple policemen were also present there, but did nothing,” she said.  She claimed that the mob had then proceeded to enter the campus from the North and East gates, vandalising property, chasing students with sticks.

Dutta also pointed out that normally there would be at least four to five security guards present inside the hostel premises at all times. “But when I entered Sabarmati Hostel, I couldn’t see even one guard in sight. I alerted the warden, who went on to call the security control room, but nobody picked up the call,” she said.

Not only students, but multiple professors were also beaten up. Dutta stated that three of her teachers, Shukla Sawant , Ameet Parameswaran and Sucharita Sen were injured in the attack.

JNU violence a ‘dangerous planted’ attack on democracy, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called the violence in the JNU campus a “dangerous, planted” attack on democracy. “Anyone who speaks against them (government) is labelled a Pakistani and an enemy of the country. Delhi’s Police is not under Arvind Kejriwal, but under the central government. On one side, they sent BJP goons (into the campus) and on the other side, they made the police inactive. This is a fascist surgical strike,” she said.

#WATCH West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on #JNUViolence : It is very disturbing, it is a dangerous planted attack on democracy.Anyone who speaks against them is labelled a Pakistani and an enemy of the country. We never saw such a situation in the country before this. pic.twitter.com/79oegFnMeA

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Ex-Nepal PM expresses solidarity with alma mater JNU

Commenting on the violence witnessed within the JNU campus on Sunday, former Nepal prime minister Baburam Bhattarai expressed solidarity with his alma mater and urged that the “temple of learning " be saved.

My heart-felt solidarity with my alma mater JNU! Please save this holy temple of learning! https://t.co/Uedm0Rbh2t

— Baburam Bhattarai (@brb1954) January 5, 2020

DCW chief summons Delhi Police over assault on women during JNU violence

Delhi Commission for Women Chief Swati Maliwal issued summons to Delhi Police over assault on female students inside the JNU campus on Sunday. A mob burst into Sabarmati, Periyar and Kaveri hostels, brutally attacking students, including women.

Congress hits out at BJP, Kejriwal, Delhi Police for inaction in case of JNU violence

Sharing an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Congress tweeted, “History will judge you for your inaction today and every generation will remember what you did to the sanctity of our democracy.”

Additionally, Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the there are two objectives behind the “state-sponsored fascist thuggery” at JNU along with the CAA-NRC-NPR combine – To distract country from an economy that has all but collapsed and to create polarisation between Hindus, Muslims, other minorities, middle clasees and alleged urban naxals ahead of the Assembly polls in Delhi.

History will judge you for your inaction today & every generation will remember what you did to the sanctity of our democracy. #ChhatraVirodhiBJP pic.twitter.com/Lq7iFghyNi

— Congress (@INCIndia) January 6, 2020

State sponsored Fascist thuggery in JNU-coupled with CAA-NPR-NRC combine has twin objectives.1. To distract country from an economy that has all but collapsed. 2.Create polarisation Btwn Hindu-Muslim & other minorities & Middle Class vs alleged urban Naxals ahead of Delhi Polls

— Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari) January 6, 2020

JNUTA writes third open letter to President, demanding V-C’s removal

Writing to President Ram Nath Kovind for the third time, JNU Teachers’ Association highlighting the crisis at the university and demanding Vice Chancellor Mamadala Jagadesh Kumar’s removal. The letter alleged that the university administration and attackers acted in collusion, which is also the reason behind no action by the security or police for a long time since the commencement of the attacks.

Thorough, impartial investigation into attacks cannot take place under current V-C, JNUTA wrote in the letter, demanding M Jagadesh Kumar’s removal.

Pictures emerged from within the JNU campus after incidents of violence were reported on Sunday

Attackers, allegedly belonging to the ABVP, vandalised hostel and cars and attacked students and teachers, injuring 35, who weredischarged from AIIMS and Safdarjung hospitals after treatment.

Delhi: Inside visuals from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) where violence broke out yesterday evening in which more than 30 people were injured. pic.twitter.com/ETzw3UNgn5

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Delhi L-G apprised of situation inside campus by JNU administration officials, says sources

Home Minister Amit Shah requested Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to call JNU representatives and hold talks, sources told PTI.

The sources added that Baijal was apprised of the situation within the campus and police will talk to the students and begin collecting evidence.

Protests in Bengaluru against JNU violence

A protest was held at Town Hall in Bengaluru against Sunday’s violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The attacks within the varsity led to protests all over the country, including many university campuses.

Karnataka: Protest held at Town Hall in Bengaluru against yesterday's violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). pic.twitter.com/hQvo086yAo

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Security forces deployed at universities in UP

Following the violence at JNU, polices forced were put on alert and additional security forces were deployed at campuses across Uttar Pradesh, including Aligarh Muslim University.

Many other campuses across the country, including Pune’s FTII, saw protests against the attacks within the JNU campus on Sunday night. Progressive Democratic Students Union (PDSU) activists also protested in Hyderabad’s Osmania University.

Following violence in JNU, Police forces on alert, additional forces being deployed in Universities across the state including in Aligarh Muslim University(in pics) pic.twitter.com/AepR31gNXh

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) January 6, 2020

Congress, AAP, Communists want to create environment of violence, says Prakash Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar condemned the violence at JNU. Speaking on the same lines as Union Minister Giriraj Singh, who blamed the Left for defaming the varsity, Javadekar said that Congress, Communists, AAP and some other elements want to create an “environment of violence in universities across the country”.

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar: We condemn the violence in JNU. This needs to be investigated. Congress, Communists, AAP and some elements want to create environment of violence in universities across the country. #JNUViolence pic.twitter.com/jfh4wtDkh6

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

NSUI to hold protest at Delhi’s Arts Faculty

National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) to protest against violence at JNU at Arts Faculty, North Campus in Delhi University at 2 pm, ANI reported.

Sabarmati Hostel warden resigns

Ramavtar Meena, senior warden of Sabarmati Hostel in JNU tendered his resignation on moral grounds. His resignation said that “we tried but could not provide security to hostel”.

R. Meena, senior warden of Sabarmati Hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has resigned stating, 'we tried but could not provide security to hostel.' #JNUViolence pic.twitter.com/9K68Fe1LIX

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

How were masked people allowed inside campus, asks Kapil Sibal; Smriti Irani hits back

Congress leader Kapil Sibal demanded answers to many questions pertaining to the violence at JNU, including the silence of the Home Minister and Vice Chancellor and how masked people were allowed to enter the campus. He said that the incident points to clear conspiracy and requires investigation.

Meanwhile, Union Minister Smriti Irani said that universities should not be used as a hub for politics and students “should not be used as political pawns. Minister Giriraj Singh said, “Left students are defaming JNU and have turned the university into a centre of hooliganism.”

JNU Vice Chancellor appeals to students to maintain peace

JNU Vice Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar added that the origin of the present situation in JNU lies in some agitating students turning violent and “obstructing the academic activities of a large number of non-protesting students”. He alleged that the protesting students damaged the university communication servers to disrupt the winter semester registration. “This is simply hooliganism and against the ethos of JNU. No such person will be spared and appropriate action will be taken. We will ensure that their winter semester registration will take place without any hindrance,” he added.

Meanwhile, JNUSU accused Kumar of perpetrating violence in the campus and is behaving like a “mobster”. “This Vice Chancellor is a cowardly vice-chancellor who introduces illegal policies through the backdoor, runs away from questions of students or teachers and then manufactures a situation to demonise JNU,” the JNUSU charged.

The students’ union condemned the Delhi Police for giving safe passage to ABVP goons into the campus, demanded the resignation or removal of the Vice-Chancellor.

JNUTA to address press conference at 2 pm

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association will address a press conference at 2 pm on Monday. Additionally, the JNU Students’ Union will also address the media at 3 pm at the Sabaramati T-Point within the varsity campus.

Delhi Police registers FIR in connection with JNU violence

The Delhi Police has registered a case against unidentified people in connection with violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University, officials told PTI on Monday. The case has been registered under section of rioting and damage to property.

Devendra Arya, DCP (South West) said social media and CCTV footages will be part of investigation.

JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh discharged from AIIMS

JNU Students’ Union president Aishe Ghosh, who was injured in the violence at the university, was discharged from the AIIMS on Monday. Ghosh suffered head injuries in the violence that took place on the campus on Sunday.

33 other students, who were also admitted to hospital, have been discharged, ANI reported.

JNU students begin leaving campus

A student of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) was seen leaving the campus after a violence broke out on Sunday evening. “People came from outside, armed with sticks and rods. Situation is grim in the university. So, I am leaving the campus for now,” the student said.

Delhi: A student of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) seen today leaving the campus after a violence broke out yesterday evening, says,"People came from outside, armed with sticks and rods. Situation is grim in the University. So, I am leaving the campus for now." pic.twitter.com/cX4I1IEldS

— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020

Protests continue at Mumbai’s Gateway of India

Protests condemning the violence within the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus continued in the morning at the Gateway of India in Mumbai. The crowd, comprising mostly of students, gathered on the pavement opposite the Taj hotel in Colaba.

The protest began on Sunday midnight, when a group of students held a candlelight vigil to show solidarity with the JNU students. The protests were attended by Umar Khalid, a social activist and former student of the varsity, who was involved in the 2016 JNU sedition row.

Crowd chanting Azaadi with @UmarKhalidJNU pic.twitter.com/jaBybyN9Ir

— Parth MN (@parthpunter) January 5, 2020

Chants of azadi at 2.13am, with Umar Khalid. pic.twitter.com/shJFyFlbOT

— Deepanjana (@dpanjana) January 5, 2020

Mumbai protests at Huatama Chowk called off, report Twitter users

According to multiple Twitter reports, the planned protest march that was slated to be held at Mumbai’s Huatama Chowk has been called off. Protesters have been asked to come to Gateway of India in South Mumbai, where students have been protesting since midnight. 

योगी नहीं वो रोगी है

योगी नहीं वो ढोंगी है#JNUAttacks #ResignAmitShah #JamiaProtest #MumbaiWithJNU #protestagainstcaa pic.twitter.com/F9moPOMXNR

— Hussain Haidry (@hussainhaidry) January 6, 2020

Naveen Patnaik takes to Twitter to condemn violence, says violence has no space in democracy

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed shock over the violence. Taking to microblogging site Twitter, he said, “Violence has no space in democracy and such attacks on students must be condemned unequivocally. Appeal law enforcement agencies to take swift action to apprehend the culprits and wish the injured students a speedy recovery.”

Shocked to know about the violent #JNUattack. Violence has no space in democracy and such attacks on students must be condemned unequivocally. Appeal law enforcement agencies to take swift action to apprehend the culprits and wish the injured students a speedy recovery.

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) January 6, 2020

Today it is my daughter, tomorrow it may be me, says  Aishe Ghosh’s father

The father of injured JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, who was attacked by a masked mob on campus, on Sunday called the situation across the country “volatile” and said even he faced the risk of being beaten up, reports News18.

Ghosh’s mother demanded the varsity Vice Chancellor’s resignation and affirmed that she would not ask her daughter to back out of the protests. 

Iterating that he was “scared”, he said, “The situation of the entire country is volatile. We are afraid. My daughter has been attacked, tomorrow someone else will be beaten up. Who knows, even I may be beaten up tomorrow.”

Four member TMC Delegation to Visit JNU and AIIMS  today

A four-member Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation is to visit JNU on Monday to express solidarity with students and teachers. The TMC delegation comprising of senior party leader Dinesh Trivedi and MPs Sajda Ahmed, Manas Bhunia and Vivek Gupta will go to Delhi to express solidarity with the students and teachers, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee had said on Sunday. 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had condemned the assault on students and teachers of Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), terming it a “heinous act” and a “shame on democracy”.

AAP meeting underway at Arvind Kejriwal’s residence 

The APP meeting is currently under at Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence over the JNU violence yesterday. Senior Aam Admi Party leaders and Delhi ministers were present at the meeting, reports ANI

Heavy security deployed at JNU after yesterday’s incident 

Massive deployment of security personnel remained in place on Monday at Jawaharlal Nehru University, with authorities only allowing students with valid ID cards inside the campus which had witnessed violence. According to sources, security was deployed outside the hostels, administration block and other important locations.

The entry of outsiders including media was restricted, the sources said.  Violence had broken out at Jawaharlal Nehru University on Sunday night as masked men armed with sticks and rods attacked students and teachers and damaged property on the campus, prompting the administration to call in the police which conducted a flag march.

JNUSU, JNUTA to address media in afternoon, say reports

According to Indian Express reports, the JNUSU and JNUTA are expected to address the media at 3 pm and 2 pm, respectively, on the varsity campus. The ABVP, on the other hand, is likely to hold a ‘peace march’ at 3 pm against “Red Violence”.

JNU violence ‘appalling display of intolerance running amok’, says Pinarayi Vijayan

Condemning the violence at the JNU campus on Sunday night, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan  called the attack on students and faculty of JNU an “appalling display of intolerance running amok”. “The scale of the attack reveals the extent of planning. Sangh Parivar must end this diabolical plan to silence universities with bloodshed,” he tweeted.

The attack on students & faculty of JNU is an appalling display of intolerance running amok. The scale of the attack reveals the extent of planning. Sangh Parivar must end this diabolical plan to silence universities with bloodshed. Remember, those students are speaking for all. pic.twitter.com/xKPngu3W1n

— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) January 6, 2020

Identify goons who unleashed terror, file FIR, demands Jamia Coordination Committee

Jamia Coordination Committee demanded that the goons who unleashed terror in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) be identified and a First Information Report (FIR) be initiated immediately against them.

While police shamelessly watched on, these goons unleashed terror in the university. Teachers were attacked, residences vandalised and ambulances were not allowed to enter the campus.

After immense pressure during protests at ITO, DCP Mandeep Randhawa was forced to hold talks with some of the protestors where a demand letter was also handed to him by the students. In the meeting it was also decided that a fact-finding team of students, escorted by the police, will be sent to the JNU campus immediately; and two representatives will be sent to AIIMS trauma centre and will be allowed to speak with the injured students.

HRD ministry to meet JNU administration officials

The Secretary of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has called the Registrar, Proctor and Rector of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for a meeting on Monday.

The HRD ministry on Sunday sought an immediate report from JNU Registrar Pramod Kumar about the situation on the campus.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police said that multiple complaints in connection with Sunday’s violence were received and a FIR will be registered soon.

Road between Mathura road, Kalindi Kunj closed

Delhi Traffic Police ordered shut road number 13A between Mathura Road and Kalindi Kunj traffic movement. People coming from Noida have been advised to take DND or Akshardham to reach Delhi.

‘We were left wondering how coordinated the goons and police were’: Eyewitness account from JNU main gate

“While CPI leader D Raja was trying to talk to the media, the goons ran together towards him, surrounded him and shouted in cohesion, “jhootha, jhootha” (liar, liar).”

“Suddenly, Yadav was pushed away from the mediapersons and we saw young students beating him up. Some of us went in to save him but we too were manhandled. Two of us were assaulted on the verge of getting beaten up. When more of us had grouped together to take their photos, they slowly dispersed towards the Nelson Mandela Marg. Shockingly, as they left, a contingent of Delhi Police came towards the JNU main gate from the same route.”

“Street lights, which were switched off till now, were also turned on. A large number of police personnel in their proper gear with lathi, now gheraoed the students and others who had gathered at the gates in support of the injured and trapped students inside. Surprisingly, police now also had a microphone to make announcements. We were left wondering how coordinated the goons and police were. Everything which police should have done till happened, but only after the goons had left!”

‘We will ensure that this terrorist university is closed down’: Eye witness account from JNU main gate

An eye witness at the JNU main gate witnessed protests against the varsity students. “We reached the JNU main gate at around 8.30 pm. The street across Ber Sarai Children Park leading to the JNU Main Gate was completely dark. We saw that all the street lights had been switched off only on that road. Along with the police, at least about a hundred goons were present at the main gate. The unidentified people were chanting slogans calling JNU a “Naxal University”, “Golli maaron saalon ko”. The police force stood there doing absolutely nothing. 

A person at the gate told me, “This is a terrorist university and we have come to ensure that it is closed down. Yogendra Yadav, surrounded by cameras and goons, was trying to request guards to allow him to meet the teachers in the university and was pushed around. While Yadav was speaking to media, goons were being escorted out of the JNU main gate, with some people saying “ye apna aadmi hai, BJP ka banda hai nikalo isko, aur kitne reh gaye andar, nikalne bolo, media aa rahi hai (he is our guy, he is a BJP person, help him to escape, media people are gathering).”

Protests at Mumbai’s Gateway of India, Pune’s FTII

Students from different colleges gathered outside Gateway of India to protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Former JNU students Umar Khalid and Kunal Kamra were part of the group which also held a candlelight vigil to show solidarity with JNU students. It was an “impromptu assembly at a short notice,” a student said.

Meanwhile, students of Film and Television Institute of India gathered against the attacks within the JNU campus too.

Mumbai: Students from different colleges gather outside Gateway of India to protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University earlier today. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/6XL5Sqk425

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2020

Pune: Students of Film and Television Institute of India held protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University. (5.1.20) #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/y8ye56Ioh7

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2020

WATCH | Students teachers were attacked, property was damaged inside JNU

Hostels and cars were vandalised and students and teachers were attacked by a mob of alleged ABVP members who entered the JNU campus on Sunday night. The violence began around 5 pm, sources told PTI.

Peace was restored in the Jawaharlal Nehru University after the administration called in police that conducted a flag march, a police officer said.

These are photos depicting the carnage, carried out in the hostels. These terrorists entered this campus and unleashed terror while the the Vice Chancellor of this University, the guards and Delhi Police stood by as enablers. #SOSJNU #EmergencyinJNU pic.twitter.com/E4FqnQ2YS3

— JNUSU (@JNUSUofficial) January 5, 2020

A premeditated and coordinated attack by ABVP and other extremist goons from outside, hostels vandalized, students terrorised and attacked.#SOSJNU Part 2 pic.twitter.com/kW43uP4nUe

— JNUSU (@JNUSUofficial) January 5, 2020

RECAP | Amit Shah orders inquiry into violence

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik about the situation at JNU and ordered an inquiry by a senior police officer into the violence that broke out on Sunday night, officials said.

The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor and urged him to direct police to restore order. Taking to Twitter, Kejriwal said that the L-G had “assured that he is closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps.”

Meanwhile, the BJP and Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman condemned the violence within the campus, asserting that universities should be safe spaces for students to facilitate learning and education.

RECAP | Mob of 100-200 people attacked each and every JNU hostel

On Sunday, Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh was brutally attacked on campus after a clash broke out between members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Students’ Union and the ABVP on the university campus.

Former JNUSU president and national president of All India Students Association Sucheta De told Firstpost that ABVP members had gathered in large numbers on campus with “masks on”. “They were allowed to enter by the police who were outside the campus. Former DUSU president Satyendra Awana from ABVP, was also there. They brutally beat up students, smashed cars and entered girls’ hostel. Aishe Ghosh was severely injured in the head and bleeding profusely. Professor Sucharita Sen was also wounded in the head. They both have been taken to hospital.”

Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a JNU student told Firstpost that a mob of 100 to 200 people attacked “each and every hostel”, beat up students and vandalised cars. “Since morning, students have been boycotting the registration process. The ABVP, colluding with the administration, entered hostels, carrying bottles of acid, stones, axes and daggers,” the student said.

#JNUViolence | On Sunday, JNUSU president #AisheGhosh was brutally attacked on campus after a clash broke out between members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Students' Union and the ABVP. | Follow LIVE updates:https://t.co/8lG90IMgOJ pic.twitter.com/vf9Wuoj3fF

— Firstpost (@firstpost) January 5, 2020

RECAP | Clash was over fee hike, says JNUSU councillor; protests at AMU, FTII

Speaking to Firstpost, JNUSU councillor Farhat Salim confirmed that the clash was over students protesting against the fee hike. Clashes began during a meeting organised by JNUTA.

Swaraj India party leader Yogendra Yadav was attacked at the gate of the varsity, but did not receive major injuries. Protests were also held at AMU, FTII and Mumbai’s Gateway of India.

Leaders like West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and DMK chief MK Stalin condemned the violence at the campus.

The JNU administration retracted its “Masked miscreants armed with sticks are roaming around, damaging property and attacking people” statement, adding that it will issue a fresh one.

The JNU administration feels great pain and anguish for the students who have sustained injuries in the violence that took place in JNU campus. The JNU administration strongly condemns any form of violence in the campus. pic.twitter.com/Quk3Zc7wN0

— Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar (@mamidala90) January 5, 2020

RECAP | Complete breakdown of normalcy at JNU, all gates of varsity shut

Reports from inside the campus said there was “complete breakdown of normalcy at JNU”. The reports confirmed that students were pelted with stones and beaten with rods and lathis. After the attacks, JNUSU issued a statement asking all students “to gather at Sabarmati T-Point immediately against the continuous violence in JNU. Join JNUTA’s call for Peace March from Sabarmati Dhaba.”

A JNU student, speaking on condition of anonymity, said JNU professor Ranjani Mazumdar has called for students and teachers to congregate at the Paschimabad Gate of JNU. “The main gate has been gheraod by ABVP goons,” the student said. All entries were closed off to the university and lights were switched off on the roads.

According to sources who wished to be unnamed, the clash took place during a public meeting organised by the JNU Teachers’ Association.