Ambedkar University Defends Student Suspensions as Protests Escalate

The university cites vandalism and obstruction of officials, while student activists allege repression and demand the revocation of all suspensions.

Five additional students, including elected union representatives, were suspended by Ambedkar University Delhi following ongoing protests over prior disciplinary actions.
The administration claims the suspensions were due to students obstructing officials, attempting to assault the vice chancellor, and vandalizing vehicles.
The Students' Federation of India (SFI) alleges the suspensions are punitive measures to silence dissent, with claims of female protesters being physically assaulted by security and police.
Protests began in March after three students were suspended for demonstrating against an alleged ragging-linked suicide attempt by a first-year student.
The university maintains it is open to dialogue but will not tolerate actions that disrupt campus operations or threaten safety, while the SFI vows to continue protests until all suspensions are revoked.