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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
ABVP-NSUI clash at DU: Protest march, cow dung smeared on DUSU office after Rahul Gandhi's visit
Tensions soared at Delhi University's North Campus on Monday as the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) held a protest march and one of its leaders smeared cow dung on Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president Ronak Khatri's office. The incidents followed a controversy surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's unannounced visit to the campus last week. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, had visited the Delhi University to interact with students from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) communities. According to the university proctor's office, the visit was conducted without prior permission and disrupted student governance operations. "Rahul Gandhi has done this for the second time... coming to the university without any intimation and information," the office said in an official statement. The ABVP's 'Chhatra Samman Yatra' began at Kirori Mal College and concluded at the DUSU office, with participants alleging that Gandhi's visit on May 22 created "chaos" and violated institutional protocol. Live Events The protestors also accused the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) members of misbehaving with DUSU secretary Mitravinda Karnawal during the event. The controversy took a provocative turn when Rishab Choudhary, an ABVP leader and the organization's presidential candidate for the last 2024-25 DUSU elections, posted a video on Instagram showing himself applying cow dung on the nameplate and office of the DUSU president. "Khatri put cow dung in the principal's office and also misbehaved with professors. Today, I am applying it in his office," Choudhary is heard saying in the video. This action appears to be a reference to a recent incident from April, when a video went viral showing the principal of Lakshmibai College applying cow dung to classroom walls as part of a research initiative. That act drew criticism and in response, Khatri allegedly smeared cow dung in the principal's office in protest, further escalating tensions on campus. Reacting to the ABVP's accusations, the DUSU president issued a sharp statement on X, "On May 22, Rahul Gandhi came to Delhi University to listen to the problems of SC, ST, OBC and EWS students. Soon after, the Council and the Sangh began spreading false propaganda against him in the university." Khatri directly challenged the ABVP, saying, "If the Sangh really allows raising the voice of the Dalits, the deprived and the exploited, then you too come forward and talk about the rights of the students - but I am sure that you will never get this permission. I still hope that you will do some positive work in the interest of Dalit, oppressed and deprived students."
News18
26-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
After Rahul Gandhi's DU Visit, ABVP Protests, Smears Cow Dung On DUSU President's Office
Last Updated: Two separate incidents at Delhi University escalated tensions as ABVP protested Rahul Gandhi's campus visit and cow dung was smeared on the DUSU President's office. Two incidents at Delhi University's North Campus on Monday have sparked political tensions, following Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's unexpected visit to the campus last week. On Monday, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organised a protest march, accusing Gandhi of violating university protocol by visiting without prior permission. Separately, a video surfaced showing ABVP leader and former Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) presidential candidate Rishabh Chaudhary smearing cow dung on the office of the DUSU President. The ABVP held a protest march under the banner 'Chhatra Samman Yatra' on Monday, starting from Kirori Mal College and concluding at the DUSU office. The protest was organised days after Rahul Gandhi visited the university, which, according to officials, was unapproved and disrupted routine administrative work. The Proctor's Office stated, 'This is the second time Mr Gandhi has done this." During the visit, ABVP alleged that members of Congress's student wing, the NSUI, misbehaved with DUSU Secretary Mitravinda Karnwal and locked students inside her office. ABVP condemned these actions, describing them as 'disrespectful and anti-woman" and calling for strict accountability. Protesters also burnt an effigy of Rahul Gandhi near the DUSU office, accusing him of political opportunism and disruption. She said, 'The incident on 22 May is not just personal for me but concerns the dignity of every female student. Despite being an elected representative, the way I was treated is a direct assault on democracy. This incident exposes the mindset of Congress and NSUI, which shows no respect for women's leadership or democratic principles. Our 'Chhatra Samman Yatra' today was organised to send a clear message that we are always committed to protecting the dignity of female students." Responding to ABVP's accusations, the DUSU president made a strong statement on X. He said that on May 22, Rahul Gandhi visited Delhi University to hear the concerns of SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students. Soon after, the Council and the Sangh started spreading false rumours against him on campus. Khatri directly challenged the ABVP, saying, 'If the Sangh really allows raising the voice of the Dalits, the deprived and the exploited, then you too come forward and talk about the rights of the students but I am sure that you will never get this permission. I still hope that you will do some positive work in the interest of Dalit, oppressed and deprived students." Cow Dung Smearing On DUSU Office In a separate but related incident that happened later today, ABVP leader and former DUSU presidential candidate Rishabh Chaudhary posted a video on Instagram showing him smearing cow dung on the nameplate and door of DUSU President Raunak Khatri's office. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Choudhary Rishab panghal (@rishabhchoudharyabvp) Chaudhary stated that this was a direct response to Khatri's earlier action of smearing cow dung in the office of a college principal. That earlier act had itself sparked controversy after a viral video showed the Lakshmibai College principal applying cow dung to classroom walls as part of a research experiment. First Published: May 26, 2025, 21:34 IST News education-career After Rahul Gandhi's DU Visit, ABVP Protests, Smears Cow Dung On DUSU President's Office
