Alumni S Jaishankar & Nirmala Sitharaman condemn JNU violence; Cong demands resignation

Amid the attack on the students and professors in JNU on Sunday, two distinguished alumni of the university- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar unequivocally condemned the violence. Jaishankar stated that whatever happened in the varsity on Sunday was against the tradition and culture of JNU. On the other hand, Sitharaman recalled that the university was always known for its “fierce” debate culture, which never culminated in violence. Dispelling any negative impression about the role of the Centre in the violence, she asserted that the government wanted a safe environment for the students.  

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Congress calls upon Sitharaman and Jaishankar to resign

Commenting on the reaction of Sitharaman and Jaishankar, senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi appreciated the gesture. However, he claimed that the violence had been perpetrated by elements close to the ruling BJP. Thereafter, Singhvi called upon them to resign in wake of the Centre’s alleged role in the JNU attack.  

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Violence in JNU

The JNU registrar officially confirmed that there was a law and order situation on the campus. Reportedly, mask miscreants armed with sticks and other weapons have damaged property and beat up students as well as faculty members. Meanwhile, around 18 people from the JNU have been admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre. 

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