As Indian Universities Crush Dissent, Admins Gain Iron Grip on Teaching Staff
Aranya Shankar | 28 April 2025 | The Federal
Since 2014, when the BJP-led NDA formed the government at the Centre, universities across the nation have seen a sea-change. The regime has chosen Right-leaning vice-chancellors and administrators across campuses, and students who don't adhere to this ideology are being relentlessly targeted.
Over the past year alone, there have been several crackdowns on protesting students by university administrations. In February, 17 students of Jamia Millia Islamia were detained and suspended for "protesting without permission". Legal relief was sought once again by seven students, with the Delhi High Court staying their suspension…