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Slogans raised at JNU against PM Modi and Amit Shah after a Supreme Court bail ruling have reignited political tensions. With BJP crying “anti-national” and Opposition urging restraint, the campus once again finds itself at the heart of a national debate.
Objectionable slogans’ against Modi, Shah at JNU protest
New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has once again found itself at the centre of political controversy after a group of students allegedly raised objectionable slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a campus protest on Monday night.
The incident has sparked sharp reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while Opposition leaders offered mixed responses.
According to reports, the protest took place hours after the Supreme Court denied bail to former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in connection with the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case. A video circulating on social media purportedly shows students criticising the Prime Minister and the Home Minister during the demonstration.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) said the protest was part of an annual commemoration of the January 5, 2020 campus violence, when masked attackers entered the university and assaulted students and teachers. JNUSU president Aditi Mishra stated that the slogans raised were ideological in nature and not aimed at any individual personally.
Delhi Police said that, as of now, no formal complaint has been received regarding the slogans raised during the protest. Officials added that they were monitoring the situation and would act if any violation of law was reported.
Senior BJP leaders strongly condemned the incident and accused Opposition parties of encouraging anti-national elements. Delhi minister Ashish Sood alleged that Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were involved in divisive activities and questioned why some political leaders had shared platforms with them in the past.
Union minister Giriraj Singh went further, claiming that JNU had become a hub for what he described as “tukde-tukde” thinking. He alleged that certain political parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress and Left groups, were indirectly supporting such activities.
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit struck a more measured tone. While asserting that citizens have the right to protest and express disagreement with court decisions, he criticised the use of derogatory or abusive language. He said public discourse must remain civil, even when strong criticism is voiced.
Delhi Riots Case: SC rejects Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail; Grants to others
On Monday, the Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, observing that their alleged role in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy was more significant than that of other accused. However, the court granted conditional bail to five other individuals, including Gulfisha Fatima and Shifa Ur Rehman.
The current controversy has revived memories of the January 2020 JNU violence, when nearly 28 people were injured during a mob attack on campus hostels. The incident had triggered nationwide outrage and criticism of the police response, leaving JNU a lasting symbol of campus unrest and political polarisation.
