Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Mumbai College Cancels Swamy Lecture After Protests
St. Xavier's College in Mumbai called off its annual lecture honoring Stan Swamy after protests.
The ABVP, a student group, opposed the lecture, saying it glorified Swamy, who was accused in a case.
The lecture was to be about migration.
Swamy was a Jesuit priest and activist who died while in custody.
The college stated they respect different views and hope for reciprocal respect.
The college's rector also highlighted Swamy's innocence under Indian law until proven guilty.
St. Xavier's College cancelled the Stan Swamy Memorial Lecture.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protested the lecture.
The ABVP alleged the lecture glorified Stan Swamy, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case.
The lecture was to be delivered by Fr. Prem Xalxo on migration.
Stan Swamy was a Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist who died in custody.
- Who
- St. Xavier's College, ABVP, Stan Swamy, and Fr. Prem Xalxo.
- What
- St. Xavier's College cancelled the Stan Swamy Memorial Lecture.
- When
- The college cancelled the lecture following ABVP protests.
- Where
- St. Xavier's College in Mumbai.
- Why
- The lecture was cancelled due to ABVP protests and concerns about glorifying a person accused in the Bhima Koregaon case.
Supporters of Lecture
Opponents of Lecture
Lecture purpose
Supporters of Lecture
The lecture series honors an individual, highlighting their contributions and beliefs.
Opponents of Lecture
The lecture glorified an individual who was charged with UAPA, an offense.
Academic Freedom
Supporters of Lecture
The memorial lecture honors the academic's work.
Opponents of Lecture
The lecture is glorifying an individual linked to the case and those accused under UAPA
- Event
- Stan Swamy Memorial Lecture Cancellation
- Location
- St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
- Protesting Group
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)
- Deceased
- Stan Swamy
- Scheduled Speaker
- Fr. Prem Xalxo
- Case
- Bhima Koregaon case
- Charge
- UAPA
