Published 22:06 IST, January 5th 2020
Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over JNU violence,alleges 'fascists in control' are afraid
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed shock on the attack of the students and professors of JNU and pinned the blame on the Centre.
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Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed shock on the attack of the students and professors of JNU. He directly held the BJP government at the Centre responsible for the violence, contending that “fascists” in power were afraid of the assertion of the students. Gandhi claimed that the attack on the varsity campus symbolized the fear of the Narendra Modi led government.
The brutal attack on JNU students & teachers by masked thugs, that has left many seriously injured, is shocking.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 5, 2020
The fascists in control of our nation, are afraid of the voices of our brave students. Today’s violence in JNU is a reflection of that fear.
#SOSJNU pic.twitter.com/kruTzbxJFJ
The situation 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. JNU Students’ Union president Aisha Ghosh has also been grievously injured. While the JNUSU has hinted at the involvement of alleged ABVP members, ABVP has denied the allegations. In fact, it has claimed that 25 of its own members have been seriously injured in an attack orchestrated by the goons of the Left.
18 people admitted to AIIMS
Meanwhile, around 18 people from the JNU have been admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre. As per ANI, they have come with multiple complaints such as bleeding in the head and abrasions. Scores of students have gathered outside JNU to protest against the attack on the students and the faculty.
AIIMS Trauma Centre official: 18 people from Jawaharlal Nehru University (#JNU) have come to AIIMS Trauma Centre with complaints of bleeding in head, abrasions among others. Investigations are underway #Delhi https://t.co/FJQtQuQ1eo pic.twitter.com/BMhz09lXpl
— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2020
22:06 IST, January 5th 2020