JNU campus in Delhi marred by 'Bhagwa Jalega' and 'Free Kashmir' graffitis

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), long associated with acemic vigour and political activism, finds itself mired in controversy once more, this time as a series of deeply troubling graffiti messages deface its campus walls in national capital. incident has been reported in early hours of Sunday.

offensive graffiti, first identified in School of Language on JNU campus, carries messages that are not only inflammatory but also deeply divisive. se images, now widely shared on social media platforms, include brazen slogans such as "Bhagwa Jalega" (Saffron will burn), "Free Kashmir," and "Free IoK" (Indian Occupied Kashmir) etched onto walls.

Among offensive inscriptions, re are instances where words "NRC" (National Register of Citizens) and "CAA" (Citizenship Amendment Act) have been conspicuously defaced and crossed out. At this juncture, identity of perpetrators behind se offensive acts remains shrouded in mystery, with no individual or group coming forward to claim responsibility. Also, authorities have not issued any statement as of now regarding development.

It is imperative to note that this is not first time that such controversial graffiti has marred JNU campus. In 2022, anti-Brahmin graffiti surfaced on walls of university, bearing messages such as "Brahmins leave campus" and "Go back to Sakhas". se incidents underscore a pattern of provocative actions that have plagued institution, furr fueling concerns over erosion of decorum and acemic values within campus.

Reacting to fresh development at JNU, ABVP Secretary Vikas Patel stated, "We will submit a memorandum to ministration regarding this. We have been demanding since beginning that CCTV cameras must be installed in campus. However, due to opposition from some leftist parties, y are not being installed. Slogans like 'Free Kashmir' and 'Indian Occupied Kashmir' are written inside." Dr Pravesh Kumar, professor at SIS, JNU, called JNU graffiti incident "condemnable"."It is condemnable. se incidents tarnish image of JNU," professor said.

Later in day, authorties painted walls that were defaced by  inflammatory slogans with white paint.