Archive · 27 May 2025
RGNIYD Students Suspended Over Graffiti
Three students at RGNIYD were punished for writing slogans like 'Free Palestine' and 'Jai Bhim' on their hostel walls.
The school said this was wrong and against the rules.
The students said they didn't do it and the slogans were about human rights.
They also claimed the school's investigation was unfair.
The students were rusticated and barred from their exams.
They said they were not allowed to see evidence or question witnesses.
The school has not yet responded.
Three MSW students were suspended for allegedly defacing hostel walls with graffiti.
The graffiti included the slogans 'Free Palestine' and 'Jai Bhim'.
The institute cited 'gross misconduct' and 'anti-national' content.
Students deny involvement and claim the slogans reflect democratic values and human rights.
They allege the inquiry process was deeply flawed and demand a fair inquiry.
- Who
- Three second-year MSW students: Aslam S, Sayeedh M. A., and Nahal Ibnu Abullaise
- What
- Students suspended for graffiti on hostel walls
- When
- Last week, shortly before semester exams
- Where
- RGNIYD hostel, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Institute cited gross misconduct and anti-national content
Students' Stance
Institute's Stance
Nature of Graffiti
Students' Stance
Slogans reflect democratic values and human rights
Institute's Stance
Institute viewed graffiti as gross misconduct of an anti-national nature
Inquiry Process
Students' Stance
Students claim the inquiry was deeply flawed and denied evidence
Institute's Stance
Institute found sufficient grounds to rusticate the students following a committee inquiry
- Institute
- Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development (RGNIYD)
- Students' Program
- MSW (Master of Social Work)
- Location of Graffiti
- Hostel walls
- Graffiti Slogans
- Free Palestine, Jai Bhim
- Disciplinary Action
- Rustication and barred from exams
- Students' Claim
- Slogans reflect democratic values
