Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Professor Suspended Over Exam Question on Atrocities Against Muslims
A professor at Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi was suspended after a question he asked in an exam caused a big controversy.
The question was about discussing atrocities against Muslim minorities in India.
Many people on social media were upset and thought the question was biased.
The university decided to suspend the professor and form a committee to investigate.
They said the professor was careless in setting the question.
The university also clarified that they are not planning to file a police case against the professor, despite initial confusion.
The committee will look into how the question was framed and approved.
A student group demanded the revocation of the suspension, saying the professor was exercising academic freedom.
Professor Virendra Balaji Shahare was suspended for a controversial exam question about atrocities against Muslim minorities.
The question was part of a BA (Hons) Social Work first-semester exam on 'Social Problems in India'.
The university formed an inquiry committee to investigate the matter and suspended the professor until further notice.
Social media users criticized the question, alleging political or communal bias.
A student group demanded the revocation of the suspension, alleging punishment over academic freedom.
- Who
- Professor Virendra Balaji Shahare from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
- What
- Suspension over a controversial exam question about atrocities against Muslim minorities
- When
- Earlier this week (exam held), suspension announced recently
- Where
- Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
- Why
- Question triggered controversy and outrage, deemed negligent and careless by the university
- Professor's Name
- Virendra Balaji Shahare
- University
- Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
- Course
- BA (Hons) Social Work
- Subject
- Social Problems in India
- Question Topic
- Atrocities against Muslim minorities in India
- Action Taken
- Suspension of professor, inquiry committee formed, FIR to be filed
- Social Media Reaction
- Widespread controversy and outrage
- Government Involvement
- Senior adviser to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting commented
- Professor's Experience
- Over 22 years of teaching and research experience
- Professor's Qualifications
- Ph.D and M.Phil from Jawaharlal Nehru University, M.A (Social Work) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Sources
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