Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Controversy Erupts at Jharkhand College During Janmashtami Event
At a college in India, a party happened during a religious festival.
Some people didn't like the dancing and other activities, saying it was inappropriate for a school.
They complained, and then a fight broke out.
The people who didn't like the party said students were drinking and smoking.
They also said the dancers weren't supposed to be there.
The school's head said he didn't know about the party but would look into it.
Controversy erupted at Ranchi Polytechnic College in Jharkhand following a Janmashtami function featuring an 'arkestra'.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protested the 'obscene' dance performances during the event.
ABVP members allege that dancers were brought from outside and that students were smoking and drinking.
ABVP members were allegedly attacked by students when they objected to the performances.
The college principal stated he was unaware of the event but would launch an internal inquiry.
- Who
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), college students, and the college principal.
- What
- A cultural event with alleged 'obscene' dance performances during a Janmashtami function.
- When
- During a Janmashtami function.
- Where
- Ranchi Polytechnic College in Jharkhand.
- Why
- The ABVP protested the event due to concerns about its appropriateness.
ABVP's Concerns
College Administration
Nature of the Event
ABVP's Concerns
The event was inappropriate for an educational institution and not representative of the culture.
College Administration
There is no opposing viewpoint given in this article.
Student Conduct
ABVP's Concerns
Students were smoking, drinking and watching the dance.
College Administration
There is no opposing viewpoint given in this article.
- Event
- Janmashtami Function
- Location
- Ranchi Polytechnic College, Jharkhand
- Protesting Group
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)
- Allegations
- Obscene dance, alcohol and smoking
- Principal's Response
- Denied knowledge, will investigate