Archive · 3 Oct 2025
ABVP Condemns Attack on Durga Puja Procession at JNU
On Thursday evening, a clash broke out during a Durga Puja procession at JNU.
ABVP stated Left-leaning student groups attacked the procession, while the Left groups denied these allegations, accusing ABVP of spreading Islamophobia.
ABVP stated the attack was an assault on religious freedom, and accused the groups of showing deep hatred for Hindu traditions.
The JNU administration is reviewing the incident.
This dispute highlights disagreements regarding religious practices and campus traditions.
ABVP condemned the disruption of a Durga Puja procession at JNU.
ABVP alleged Left-affiliated student groups attacked participants.
Left groups, including AISA, denied the accusations.
AISA accused ABVP of Islamophobia related to a Ravan Dahan.
JNU administration is reviewing the incident.
- Who
- ABVP, AISA, SFI, DSF, JNUSU
- What
- Clash during Durga Puja procession at JNU
- When
- Thursday evening
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Why
- Disagreement and conflict around religious events.
Left-Affiliated Student Groups
ABVP
Procession Incident
Left-Affiliated Student Groups
Accused ABVP of spreading hatred and politicizing religion.
ABVP
Condemned attack on Durga Puja procession and called for action against Left groups.
Event Portrayal
Left-Affiliated Student Groups
Accused ABVP of spreading Islamophobia.
ABVP
Stated it was an assault on religious freedom and university traditions.
- Event
- Clash during Durga Puja procession
- Location
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Date
- Thursday, October 2nd
- Groups Involved
- ABVP, AISA, SFI, DSF, JNUSU
- Allegations
- ABVP accused Left groups of violence; Left groups accused ABVP of Islamophobia
Sources
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