By Shruti Sharma
Prayagraj: An incident of assault has been reported during a discussion organised at the Allahabad University campus regarding the new guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to address discrimination in higher education institutions.
Students affiliated with the Disha Student Organisation (Disha) allege that during this discussion, held on February 3 (Tuesday), members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and other right-wing groups misbehaved with them, physically assaulted them and hurled casteist slurs at them.
However, in an interview with The Wire Hindi, the ABVP, which is the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), denied these allegations. The organisation claims that the conflict escalated after students linked to Disha raised objectionable slogans against upper castes during the discussion.
A video of the incident has surfaced on social media, showing individuals physically attacking students. A vehicle with ‘Bajrang Dal’ written on it is also seen entering the campus.
Priyanshu, an alumnus of Allahabad University, told The Wire Hindi that Disha had arranged a discussion regarding the UGC Guidelines 2026 at the university’s Banyan Lawn.
Priyanshu said, “The discussion was proceeding peacefully. Suddenly, 30-40 unruly elements arrived. At the same time, a car without a licence plate entered the campus through the university’s main gate, bearing the name ‘Bajrang Dal.’” She alleged that the students assembled for the discussion were then subjected to casteist insults and physically assaulted.
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