Members of Hindu right-wing student organisation Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at Jawaharlal Nehru University burnt a Palestinian flag and chanted slogans in support of Israel during the counting of student union election votes on Saturday.
The saffron-clad students were snatching the Palestine flag from a student before it was set on fire, while simultaneously shouting genocidal slogans.
Student organisations Fraternity Movement, MSF, and AISA vehemently opposed the incident, demanding action against the Hindu right-wing students.
“This act reflects their allegiance to a genocidal regime responsible for the massacre of thousands of Palestinians. Through this Islamophobic and hateful act, ABVP is attempting to incite violence and communal tension on campus. Such actions are a direct attack on the peace, harmony, and inclusive spirit of the university community,” said Fraternity Movement.
It demanded the JNU administration take strict action against this bigoted and provocative act to ensure that the campus remains a safe and democratic space for all.
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