Hours afterviolence erupted at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) in the early hours of Monday, the Administration issued a statement condemning the incidents, noting that several academic buildings had reportedly been locked by protesting students. It said protesters had entered the Central Library, "intimidating unwilling students to join the protest", which led to a scuffle between student groups on the night of February 22.
The protest as per Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) erupted after an 'Equality March' on Monday, demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit over alleged “casteist” remarks made in a podcast on February 16. The union also objected to her comments regarding UGC regulations, Dalits, and affirmative action, and sought revocation of rustication orders against four student office-bearers for alleged vandalism during a previous protest.
Protesters claimed the administration failed to engage with them and allowed members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) to confront them. ABVP, however, rejected the allegations, accusing Left-backed student organisations of provoking clashes and spreading misinformation. Left-backed groups, including the All India Students' Association (AISA), said ABVP members threw stones at the JNUSU encampment and attacked “unarmed students,” leaving several injured.
The administration in it's statement added that “Strict action under University rules and regulations and under BNS is being taken to ensure a proper academic environment. All stakeholders are requested to desist from unwarranted activity and cooperate in maintaining peace and harmony on the campus, failing which strict disciplinary action will be taken as per rules.”
It also assured that classes and other academic activities are ongoing and that it remains committed to safeguarding the academic interests and well-being of all students while protecting public property.
The protest primarily focused on the implementation of new UGC regulations introduced on January 13, 2026, which have sparked criticism from general category students who argue the framework could lead to discrimination, while aiming to strengthen anti-discrimination measures for SC, ST, and OBC students.
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