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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Chennai: Three students of Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development suspended over ‘Jai Bhim', ‘Free Palestine' graffiti
Three students of the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) have been rusticated and barred from writing semester exams this year for allegedly defacing the hostel walls with graffiti. Slogans 'Free Palestine' and 'Jai Bhim' were apparently written on the walls last week. An order from the institute stated that disciplinary action was initiated following the findings of a committee. The students belong to the second year of Master of Social Work programme. The order said a student was involved 'in gross misconduct within the hostel premises, specifically, the defacement of hostel property with content of an anti-national nature'. The student was given an opportunity to present his case before the committee on May 23. But the committee ruled that there was sufficient ground to conclude that he was involved. He was asked to vacate the hostel and rusticated from the institute with immediate effect. Aslam S, Sayeedh M. A., and Nahal Ibnu Abullaise -- all second-year MSW students -- issued a statement on Monday in which they said the institute had taken the decision less than 24 hours before their semester examinations. While denying their involvement, they maintained that the slogans were 'neither anti-national nor unlawful' but 'reflect democratic values and human rights, and such expressions fall well within the bounds of the Indian Constitution'. They demanded withdrawal of their rustication and a fair inquiry claiming that they were not allowed to examine the witnesses. They also alleged that the authorities had selectively inspected rooms. They said the authorities had found a paint roller and disposable plate with colors the students had used for 'academic field action project' which were falsely cited as evidence. The students further said they felt the inquiry process was 'deeply flawed'. They claimed they were not shown any evidence of their involvement, 'were not allowed to question or cross-examine any witnesses or reports' and were 'given no opportunity for legal or academic representation, nor sufficient time to prepare defense'. Despite repeated calls and messages to the proctor of the institute there was no response.
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Three students ousted from institute for ‘anti-nationalism' in Chennai
CHENNAI: Three students of the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) functioning under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in Sriperumbudur have alleged that the institution has arbitrarily rusticated them on the charge of defacing hostel property with 'content of an anti-national' nature. Aslam S, Sayeedh M A, and Nahal Ibnu Abullaise were pursuing second and final year of Master of Social Work (MSW) at the institute and were supposed to write their final exam on Monday. However, they were served rustication letters on Sunday, suspending them from the institute and expelling them from hostel. Institute authorities could not be reached for a comment until Monday night. Messages and calls to institute Director Subrata Hazra and Disciplinary Committee Chairperson S Suresh were not answered. Students claimed the institute had 'planned' the episode. Targeted for stir against staff: Rusticated students The students added that this was done to disallow them from writing the exam. 'We have been targeted by the administration for taking lead in a recent protest demanding the resignation of a senior administrative staff against whom sexual harassment charges have been leveled,' Nahal told TNIE. According to Nahal, on May 22, a few hostel officials noticed slogans such as 'Free Palestine' and 'Jai Bhim' written on the hostel wall, following which they inspected the hostel. However, Nahal contended that the inspection was limited to only a few rooms on a single floor. Acknowledging that they found some empty beer bottles and fabric colors in their room, Nahal alleged the authorities immediately jumped to conclusion and took action against the three and four more students in the room.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Chennai: Three students of Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development suspended for defacing hostel walls
Three students of the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development (RGNIYD) have been rusticated and barred from writing semester exams this year for allegedly defacing the hostel walls with graffiti. Slogans 'Free Palestine' and 'Jai Bhim' were apparently written on the walls last week. An order from the institute stated that disciplinary action was initiated following the findings of a committee. The students belong to the second year of Master of Social Work programme. The order said a student was involved 'in gross misconduct within the hostel premises, specifically, the defacement of hostel property with content of an anti-national nature'. The student was given an opportunity to present his case before the committee on May 23. But the committee ruled that there was sufficient ground to conclude that he was involved. He was asked to vacate the hostel and rusticated from the institute with immediate effect. Aslam S, Sayeedh M. A., and Nahal Ibnu Abullaise -- all second-year MSW students -- issued a statement on Monday in which they said the institute had taken the decision less than 24 hours before their semester examinations. While denying their involvement, they maintained that the slogans were 'neither anti-national nor unlawful' but 'reflect democratic values and human rights, and such expressions fall well within the bounds of the Indian Constitution'. They demanded withdrawal of their rustication and a fair inquiry claiming that they were not allowed to examine the witnesses. They also alleged that the authorities had selectively inspected rooms. They said the authorities had found a paint roller and disposable plate with colors the students had used for 'academic field action project' which were falsely cited as evidence. The students further said they felt the inquiry process was 'deeply flawed'. They claimed they were not shown any evidence of their involvement, 'were not allowed to question or cross-examine any witnesses or reports' and were 'given no opportunity for legal or academic representation, nor sufficient time to prepare defense'. Despite repeated calls and messages to the proctor of the institute there was no response.
