Political Row After JNU Slogans Over Umar Khalid Bail Denial

Raga News Zone | National Desk

A political controversy has erupted after slogans were raised at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) against Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the denial of bail to Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots case. The incident has drawn sharp reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which strongly condemned the protest.

According to reports, a group of students raised slogans on the JNU campus expressing anger over the court’s decision to deny bail to Umar Khalid. Some of the slogans were directed at the Prime Minister and the central government, triggering widespread outrage and debate.

Reacting to the incident, BJP leaders accused the protesters of promoting an anti-national mindset and questioned the nature of political activism on university campuses. Party spokespersons said such slogans go beyond democratic protest and amount to glorifying individuals accused in serious cases.

On the other hand, student groups involved in the protest defended their actions, claiming they were exercising their right to free expression and protesting what they described as injustice. They said university campuses have historically been spaces for dissent and debate.

The incident has once again brought JNU into the political spotlight, reviving the larger debate on freedom of speech, campus politics, and the limits of protest. Authorities have said they are monitoring the situation, and no official complaint has been confirmed so far.

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