Scuffle at Delhi University: ABVP and SFI Clash Over Controversial Remarks
A scuffle broke out late Saturday night at Delhi University (DU) between students from the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Students Federation of India (SFI). The incident occurred around 11:45 pm near the Swami Vivekananda statue on campus.
The ABVP accused SFI members of making controversial remarks against the Indian Army. According to sources, around 50 students, including some from outside DU, were involved in the scuffle. Aprajita, an ABVP member and Secretary of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU), stated that the disruption was unwelcome, especially during ongoing exams for the Law Faculty. She added that the noise disturbed students studying in a nearby library.
The ABVP criticized the remarks as anti-national and an insult to the Indian Army. They also accused SFI and other leftist groups of ignoring issues like women’s safety mishandling by the West Bengal government.
In response, the SFI accused the ABVP of spreading misinformation. They claimed their protest aimed to raise awareness about rape culture and violence against women. The SFI stated that they have always stood in solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual harassment and accused the ABVP-led DUSU of being silent on harassment issues faced by female students at DU.
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Scuffle -: A scuffle is a small fight or a physical struggle between people. It usually involves pushing and shoving.
Delhi University -: Delhi University is a famous university in India, located in the capital city, New Delhi. Many students go there to study different subjects.
ABVP -: ABVP stands for Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. It is a student organization in India that is linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
SFI -: SFI stands for Students Federation of India. It is another student organization in India, but it is linked to the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
Controversial Remarks -: Controversial remarks are statements that cause disagreement or arguments because they are about sensitive or important topics.
Indian Army -: The Indian Army is the land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces. It is responsible for defending the country on the ground.
Women’s Safety -: Women’s safety refers to the protection of women from harm or danger, especially in public places.
Misinformation -: Misinformation is false or incorrect information that is spread, often unintentionally, to mislead people.
Anti-national -: Anti-national means being against the interests or values of one’s own country.
Anti-women -: Anti-women means being against the rights or interests of women.
