Final Year MA Student at Dr BR Ambedkar University Suspended Over Criticising VC

A final year MA student of Dr BR Ambedkar University Delhi has been suspended for allegedly criticising the vice-chancellor Anu Singh Lather’s speech for this year’s Republic Day. In an order released by the proctorial board on Friday, the University cited ‘indiscipline’ and ‘use of derogative and disrespectful language against the head of the Institute’ in an email written by the student. The same order also stated that the student’s response on the matter was found to be ‘non-apologetic’.

In the Republic Day speech at the university, the Vice Chancellor mentioned the Ram Janmabhoomi movement stating that the issue is 525 years old and not a new issue. VC Lather applauded the state for the establishment of the temple. 

Suspension Ahead of Dissertation Submission

The female student is also an activist associated with the All India Student Association (AISA). She has been suspended for six months (full winter semester) and has been barred from entering the campus during this period. The student was in the process of submitting her final dissertation.

AISA has called for an open discussion and protest in front of the vice chancellor’s office today. Professors and various student organisations will be part of this sit-down.