“LPU Became a Target After BJP Entry”: Channi’s Claim Sparks Political Row

LPU violence has sparked a political controversy after former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi alleged the university was targeted following owner Ashok Mittal’s BJP entry. Probe into unrest continues.

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New Delhi: The unrest at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab’s Phagwara has turned into a political controversy, with former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi alleging that the university was targeted after its founder and Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Channi claimed that the developments surrounding LPU appeared to have a political angle and questioned whether the institution was being targeted because of Mittal’s political move. His remarks came after protests and clashes at the university campus.

LPU Protests Trigger Political Debate

The controversy began after protests erupted at LPU following allegations related to a female student. The unrest later escalated, with reports of clashes, property damage and disruption at the campus. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the allegations.

The university has denied the alleged incident, calling the claims false and baseless, while authorities have formed a Special Investigation Team to examine the matter.

Channi Raises Questions Over Timing

Reacting to the situation, Channi alleged that the timing of the unrest raised questions following Ashok Mittal’s decision to join the BJP. He suggested that political factors could be behind the pressure faced by the institution.

However, the allegations have not been established, and investigations into the events at the university are ongoing.

Political Leaders Trade Allegations

The LPU controversy has triggered a political exchange in Punjab. Some opposition leaders have also raised questions over the presence of outsiders during the unrest and demanded a detailed probe.

Police officials have said the situation is being investigated, including the circumstances that led to the violence and the role of those involved.

Investigation Continues

Authorities are now focusing on gathering evidence, examining available footage and understanding the sequence of events that led to the campus unrest.

The LPU incident has brought student safety, campus security and political allegations into focus, with further developments expected as the investigation progresses.