Archive · 27 Sep 2025
SFI Protests, Scuffle at Himachal Pradesh University
Students from SFI protested at Himachal Pradesh University because they were upset with a local politician, Harish Janartha, regarding student council elections.
The students gathered to share their concerns, but the politician did not interact with them.
The protest escalated, and a physical confrontation occurred between students and police.
Some students were reportedly injured during the incident.
The students were demonstrating about student council elections and other student issues.
SFI protested at Himachal Pradesh University.
Protest was against MLA Harish Janartha.
Protestors gathered outside the university library.
A scuffle broke out between students and police.
Some students reportedly suffered minor injuries.
- Who
- SFI members, Harish Janartha, Police Quick Response Team (QRT)
- What
- Protest and scuffle
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh University (HPU)
- Why
- Over MLA's comments on student council elections
SFI's Stance
Police/Authority's Actions
Student Council Elections
SFI's Stance
Demand the restoration of student council elections and protest the MLA's comments.
Police/Authority's Actions
Actions during protest; possible justification for intervention due to escalating situation.
Use of Force
SFI's Stance
Allegations of police pushing female students during altercation.
Police/Authority's Actions
Deployment of QRT; managing a potentially escalating situation.
- Organization
- Students’ Federation of India (SFI)
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh University (HPU)
- Event
- Protest against MLA
- MLA Involved
- Harish Janartha
- Incident
- Scuffle between students and QRT
