Discourage obstructive politics: JNU to students

The JNU administration has appealed to students and teachers to discourage obstructive politics and protests in the campus while alleging it of hampering the smooth functioning of the university.

The appeal by the varsity comes in wake of protests by various student groups and teachers for the last two weeks over missing student Najeeb Ahmed.

While asking the varsity community to keep away from unnecessary politicisation, the appeal issued by vice-chancellor Jagadesh Kumar said, “A large number of faculty, students, officers and staff have repeatedly approached the JNU administration expressing their discomfort and disagreement with the frequent politicisation and holding of dharnas and public meetings near the administration building and the academic areas”.

“Despite all efforts, pamphlets, posters, demonstrations, dharnas, unlawful confinement and offensive sloganeering have been going on to spread lies and to blame the administration and make unreasonable demands. Attempts are being made to disturb the normal functioning and conduct of academic activities, including examinations,” it said.