Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Shivling Removed, Reinstated at Chhattisgarh Nursing College After Protests
At a nursing college in India, the principal removed a religious object, a Shivling, after some disagreements between students.
This made some students and Hindu groups upset.
They protested, and even went on a hunger strike to show how they felt.
Eventually, because of the protests and support from senior officials, the principal agreed to put the religious object back.
This happened because of a disagreement at the college and the reactions of students and other groups.
Principal Swarnalatha Peter removed a Shivling from Government Nursing College in Jagdalpur.
The removal followed an altercation between two girl students.
Hindu organizations and senior officials protested Peter's decision.
Girl students initiated a hunger strike after the initial refusal to reinstate the Shivling.
The Shivling was eventually reinstalled after student protests and pressure.
- Who
- Principal Swarnalatha Peter, students, Hindu organizations, and senior officials.
- What
- The removal and subsequent reinstatement of a Shivling at Government Nursing College.
- When
- June 16, though specific dates of the protests aren't stated.
- Where
- Government Nursing College, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The Shivling was initially removed following an altercation between students, leading to protests and eventual reinstatement.
- Location
- Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
- Institution
- Government Nursing College
- Principal
- Swarnalatha Peter
- Event
- Removal and Reinstatement of Shivling