Politics · India · 19 hrs ago
RJD MP asks President to act over professor’s alleged remarks about Yadavs
RJD MP Sanjay Yadav has asked President Droupadi Murmu to order action against Delhi University professor Sangeet Ragi.
Yadav says Ragi made allegedly derogatory remarks about the Yadav community during a televised public debate.
The dispute centers on reported use of the word “gawar” alongside “Ahir”; the remarks have prompted public resentment, according to Yadav’s letter.
He says a professor should respect social equality and avoid reinforcing caste stereotypes.
Yadav says the controversy raises concerns about community dignity and how caste identity is discussed in public.
He also called for a fresh review of Ragi’s PhD theses, including their methods, facts and sources; the sources do not say whether the President has responded.
RJD Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Yadav has asked President Droupadi Murmu to order action against Delhi University professor Sangeet Ragi over alleged derogatory remarks about the Yadav community.
Yadav said the remarks were made during a televised public debate and reportedly included the word “gawar” alongside “Ahir”.
In a three-page letter, Yadav said the remarks had caused public resentment and raised concerns about caste-based insults and stereotypes.
He said professors should uphold constitutional morality, democratic values, social equality and respect for all communities.
Yadav also called for a fresh investigation of Ragi’s PhD theses, including their methods, facts and sources.
- Who
- RJD Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Yadav wrote to President Droupadi Murmu about Delhi University professor Sangeet Ragi.
- What
- Yadav asked the President to order strict action over Ragi’s alleged derogatory remarks about the Yadav community.
- When
- The letter was dated November 6, 2026, and shared with the media on November 7, 2026.
- Where
- The alleged remarks were made during a televised public debate. The letter was sent to the President.
- Why
- Yadav said the remarks insulted the Yadav community and risked reinforcing caste-based stereotypes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Sanjay Yadav dated his three-page letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
The letter was shared with the media.
- Letter author
- Sanjay Yadav, RJD Rajya Sabha member
- Recipient
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Professor named
- Sangeet Ragi, Delhi University
- Letter date
- November 6, 2026
- Media release
- November 7, 2026
What people are saying
I am writing to you in my capacity as a Member of Parliament (Rajyasabha) to express my serious concern regarding the alleged caste-based derogatory remarks made by Professor Sangeet Ragi of the University of Delhi against India’s largest community (Yadav/Ahir) during a televised public debate.
A teacher who must be educating his students against societal stereotypes is here himself strengthening unacceptable caste based derogatory stereotypes.