Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Tharoor Criticizes Demolition Order for Jauhar University
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the order to demolish 38 buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
He believes it is wrong to destroy a functioning educational institution that the state needs.
The Rampur Development Authority says the buildings were built without proper approval.
The university was founded by jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticizes the demolition order for Mohammad Ali Jauhar University.
Rampur Development Authority orders demolition of 38 buildings for lack of approval.
Tharoor argues the university is a functioning educational institution needed by the state.
The university was founded by jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan.
The demolition order is seen as a significant controversy involving educational and political aspects.
- Who
- Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and the Rampur Development Authority
- What
- Demolition order for 38 buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
- When
- July 22, 2023
- Where
- Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Buildings were constructed without approval of the building plan
Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor
Rampur Development Authority
Demolition of University Buildings
Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor argues that demolishing a functioning educational institution is harmful to the state's needs.
Rampur Development Authority
The Rampur Development Authority claims the buildings were constructed without proper approval.
- Date
- July 22, 2023
- Location
- Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
- Number of Buildings to be Demolished
- 38
- Reason for Demolition
- Constructed without approval of the building plan
- Founder of University
- Azam Khan
