A conflict surrounding wall inscriptions is intensifying in Delhi's universities. Following an incident at Jamia Millia Islamia, a similar dispute emerged on the premises of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Slogans such as 'Free Umar Khalid' and 'Long Live Naxalbari' were found on the walls of JNU.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) expressed disagreement on this matter and demanded that the identities of those responsible be established and appropriate measures taken. The JNU administration has taken note of this issue and is investigating the incident. ABVP asserts that such inscriptions violate the academic atmosphere of the university, and also states that offensive writings were made near a photograph of Vire Savarkar. However, the identity of the authors of the slogans has not yet been established.
The graffiti conflict at JNU occurred against the backdrop of ongoing tension due to student protests at Jamia Millia Islamia. Students at Jamia have long been demanding the restoration of student council elections. Earlier reports mentioned clashes between protesting students and security personnel on October 24, and unrest continued that day.
As a precautionary measure, the university administration decided to immediately shift all academic courses to online format. According to the administration's directive, classes will be held online until further notice. The conflict also escalated after slogans such as 'Free Kashmir' and 'Free Sharjeel Imam' were found on the walls of Jamia.
