JNU administration launches probe after controversial political graffiti appears on campus
University authorities move to enforce campus discipline and maintain order following unauthorized slogans on institutional property.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) authorities have initiated an inquiry after unauthorized political graffiti and objectionable slogans were discovered on campus walls on Saturday, moving swiftly to enforce institutional discipline and preserve academic order.
The graffiti, which included slogans calling for the release of jailed activist Umar Khalid and promoting "Naxalbari", was accompanied by objectionable text written near a portrait of Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar. University officials confirmed that an internal probe is underway to identify those responsible for defacing public property.
University moves to preserve campus peace
JNU authorities made it clear that the defacement of campus infrastructure and attempts to create political discord will not be tolerated. Official sources stated that the university administration will not permit vested interests to disrupt the peaceful academic environment of the institution.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) JNU unit raised strong objections to the vandalism, submitting evidence to university officials pointing towards the involvement of activists from Left-wing student groups, including the All India Students' Association (AISA).
Mayank Panchal, president of the ABVP JNU unit, stressed that freedom of expression cannot be used as a pretext to damage public property or show disrespect toward national figures. Praveen Piyush, secretary of the ABVP unit, added that the institution belongs to all students and its academic atmosphere must be protected from disruptive activities.
Comparison of recent campus incidents
The development at JNU comes shortly after university authorities at Jamia Millia Islamia faced a similar situation, taking firm steps to ensure order after unauthorized slogans appeared on campus property during student union protests.
| University | Slogans reported | Administrative response |
|---|---|---|
| JNU | "Free Umar Khalid", "Long Live Naxalbari" | Inquiry initiated, surveillance under review |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | "Free Kashmir", "Free Sharjeel Imam" | Administrative probe launched, classes moved online |
Institutional focus on discipline and order
The slogans referenced individuals facing severe legal charges. Umar Khalid, a former JNU research scholar, has been detained under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) since September 2020 in connection with the Delhi riots that claimed 53 lives. Sharjeel Imam was arrested in 2020 for inflammatory speeches made during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Both university administrations have reinforced security measures and campus oversight to ensure that academic schedules continue without interruption and institutional standards are upheld.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi riots casualty count | 53 deaths | police records in UAPA case |
| Period Umar Khalid incarcerated | Since September 2020 | court records |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | Institutional campus where unauthorized graffiti was discovered |
