Archive · 23 Jul 2026
SP, Congress Oppose Jauhar University Demolition
The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress leaders in Uttar Pradesh are opposing a demolition order against Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur.
The university, founded by Azam Khan, is facing demolition of 38 buildings for being constructed without proper approval.
SP and Congress leaders argue that the order is unjustified and politically motivated, while the government claims it is based on legal grounds.
The leaders have sought the governor's intervention to cancel the order, emphasizing the importance of the university for education and the future of its students.
Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress leaders oppose the demolition order against Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur.
The university, founded by Azam Khan, is facing demolition of 38 buildings for being constructed without approval.
SP and Congress leaders argue the order is unjustified and politically motivated, while the government claims it is based on legal grounds.
The leaders have sought the governor's intervention to cancel the order, emphasizing the importance of the university for education.
The university has been functioning since 2013 and educates thousands of students, many from poor families.
- Who
- Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress leaders, Uttar Pradesh Government
- What
- Demolition order against Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
- When
- July 15, 2024 (order), July 23, 2024 (SP delegation meets district magistrate)
- Where
- Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Buildings were constructed without approval from the Rampur Development Authority
SP and Congress
Uttar Pradesh Government
Demolition Order
SP and Congress
The demolition order is unjustified and should be rolled back to protect the university and its students.
Uttar Pradesh Government
The demolition order is necessary as the buildings were constructed without proper approval.
Political Vendetta
SP and Congress
The BJP government is targeting the university out of political vendetta against Azam Khan.
Uttar Pradesh Government
The action is based on legal grounds and not politically motivated.
- University Name
- Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
- Location
- Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
- Founder
- Azam Khan
- Year Established
- 2006
- Demolition Order Date
- July 15, 2024
- Number of Buildings to be Demolished
- 38
- Governor of Uttar Pradesh
- Anandiben Patel
- Rampur District Magistrate
- Ajay Kumar Dwivedi