Rashtriya Janata Dal firebrand Tej Pratap Yadav has unleashed a scathing attack on Jawaharlal Nehru University students following a disturbing incident involving controversial slogans. ‘Positions of authority must command respect—this is non-negotiable,’ Yadav asserted, positioning himself firmly against what he termed ‘campus anarchy.’
The trigger was a heated confrontation during a university function, where slogans reminiscent of Pakistan’s formation day reverberated through JNU’s corridors. Shocked onlookers quickly shared videos online, prompting an outpouring of condemnation from across the political spectrum.
Yadav’s response was swift and unequivocal. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, ‘JNU produces thinkers, not troublemakers. Disrespecting the Vice Chancellor’s post crosses all lines of civility.’ His comments have amplified calls for stricter campus regulations amid rising incidents of unrest.
University officials, caught off guard, have initiated disciplinary proceedings while assuring stakeholders of impartial inquiry. Student outfits, however, frame the event as legitimate protest against administrative overreach, setting the stage for prolonged conflict.
Tej Pratap’s intervention underscores a critical juncture for Indian academia: balancing the right to dissent with institutional sanctity. As public opinion sways, his demand for respect strikes a chord with many who view JNU’s repeated controversies as symptomatic of deeper malaise. The road ahead promises more debates on freedom, responsibility, and the soul of student politics.