Condemning the culture of divisive sloganeering, Congress-turned-Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has voiced strong disapproval of recent happenings at JNU. ‘Slogans of this nature have no place at JNU,’ she stated firmly, positioning herself against what she sees as anti-national fervor.
This comes as JNU witnesses yet another wave of protests marked by contentious rallying cries, fueling national discourse on education and ideology. Chaturvedi’s critique highlights her commitment to fostering unity in diversity.
In detailed remarks, she noted, ‘Campuses should be arenas for ideas, not battlegrounds for hatred.’ Her perspective draws from years of political experience, where she’s advocated for balanced approaches to youth unrest.
Reflecting on JNU’s legacy as a leftist stronghold, the MP pointed to repeated patterns of disruption that affect academic calendars and deter prospective students. Stakeholders, including alumni and faculty, have echoed similar sentiments in recent forums.
With elections looming, Chaturvedi’s statement may signal her party’s strategy to appeal to moderate voters concerned about campus radicalism. Ultimately, it calls for a renewed focus on dialogue over division in India’s intellectual hubs.