Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Mufti Criticizes Yogi Over Jauhar University Demolition
Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the PDP, criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for ordering the demolition of 38 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University.
She called the action hateful and vengeful, urging people to support the protesting students.
The university, founded by jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, has faced legal battles over land encroachment and lease violations.
The government claims the demolitions are due to lack of approvals and unauthorized constructions, while the university argues the area was outside the RDA's jurisdiction when built.
Mehbooba Mufti criticizes the demolition of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University buildings as hateful and vengeful.
The Uttar Pradesh government ordered the demolition of 38 buildings for lack of plan approvals.
The university argues the area was outside the RDA's jurisdiction when the buildings were constructed.
Azam Khan, the founder of the university, has faced legal battles over land encroachment and lease violations.
The university was established in 2006 and is approximately 12 km from Rampur Railway Station.
- Who
- Mehbooba Mufti, Yogi Adityanath, Azam Khan
- What
- Demolition of buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
- When
- July 15
- Where
- Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged lack of plan approvals and unauthorized constructions
Mehbooba Mufti's Perspective
Uttar Pradesh Government's Perspective
Demolition of University Buildings
Mehbooba Mufti's Perspective
Mehbooba Mufti condemns the demolition as an act of hatred and vengeance, urging support for the protesting students.
Uttar Pradesh Government's Perspective
The Uttar Pradesh government justifies the demolition due to lack of plan approvals and alleged unauthorized constructions.
- Date of Demolition Order
- July 15
- Number of Buildings Demolished
- 38 out of 40
- University Founder
- Azam Khan
- University Establishment Year
- 2006
- Distance from Rampur Railway Station
- 12 km