Police action against protesting students in Mangaluru condemned
BJP Yuva Morcha leader Shiva Ashtagi has condemned the alleged police use of force against Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) students protesting semester examinations scheduled during the Dasara vacation in Mangaluru. Ashtagi criticized the university for disrespecting students' religious sentiments and academic interests, urging the government to resolve grievances through dialogue rather than suppression. He also accused the Congress government of administrative failures and neglecting students' educational rights.
Why it matters
This incident highlights tensions between student bodies, university administration, and political parties over academic scheduling and protest rights, raising concerns about freedom of expression and police conduct in educational settings.
BJP Yuva Morcha leader Shiva Ashtagi has condemned the alleged use of force by the police against students who were staging a peaceful protest under the leadership of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Mangaluru against the conduct of semester examinations during the Dasara vacation.
In a statement, Mr. Ashtagi said the university’s decision to hold examinations during the Dasara holidays had disregarded students’ religious sentiments, festive celebrations and academic interests.
He said the government should listen to students’ grievances and resolve them through dialogue rather than suppressing protests through police action. He also stressed that the police should have treated women students with dignity and acted in accordance with the law.
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