Students condemn Delhi University’s event featuring controversial religious preacher

NEW DELHI: Students of the Campus Law Center, located at the North Campus, University of Delhi, have raised objections over the invitation to Amogh Lila for an event titled “Ram Rajya, Constitution, and Viksit Bharat” on Monday.

They claim that Lila, who is known for his religious behavior

preaching and connections with RSS and BJP ideologies, has a track record of making divisive and derogatory comments.

Student activists criticized the event’s theme, “Ram Rajya, Constitution and Viksit Bharat”, suggesting it promotes a mix of religious and constitutional principles, indicating a possible bias in the government’s approach.

Furthermore, the All India Students’ Association (AISA) argued that Lila’s presence on campus could validate his perceived controversial rhetoric and contradict the inclusive principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

Students shared with

The Millennium Post inviting him goes against the spirit of academic discourse and suggests a shift towards divisive ideologies within educational institutions.

Recently, Delhi University has come under scrutiny for organizing multiple seminars affiliated with the RSS in academic spaces.

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Delhi University colleges are increasingly inviting political personalities for talks, drawing criticism as political campaigns appear to be taking place under the guise of academic seminars.

Moreover, Kirori Mal College, located on the North Campus, recently witnessed student protests against the organization of an RSS programme.

In an interview with PTI, Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh responded to allegations of saffronisation and opposition to events organized by Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya.

Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at DU colleges by saying so

as ‘saffronization’ means

DU is ready to serve the country.

Protesting students and faculty members claimed that a law school should serve as a platform for critical thinking and scholarly debate, rather than as a venue for religious propaganda.

They stressed that student organizations must continue to resist such attempts to undermine the secular and pluralistic character of the institution and society as a whole.