JNUSU President Aditi Mishra stated that the slogans raised on the night of January 5th at JNU were in remembrance of the 2020 violence. The slogans were not against any individual, but rather expressions of ideological disagreement.
JNU Protest: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), a prestigious educational institution in the country, has once again become the center of political and ideological debate. The controversy has deepened following a video going viral on social media. The video allegedly shows slogans being raised invoking the names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Following the emergence of the video, reactions have intensified in political circles, with various claims being made.
Controversy Escalates After Supreme Court Decision
The entire matter came to light when the Supreme Court refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, accused in a case related to the conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots. Following the court's decision, a group of students protested on the JNU campus. A video related to this protest is now rapidly going viral on social media, reportedly containing slogans against the government.
What Happened at JNU on the Night of January 5th
According to information, the protest took place on the night of Monday, January 5th, 2026. In the viral video, some students are seen raising slogans condemning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. After the video surfaced, questions arose as to whether the slogans were directed against a specific individual or the government, or if there was another context.
JNUSU President Aditi Mishra Clarifies
Addressing the entire controversy, Aditi Mishra, President of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU), came forward to clarify the situation. She stated that every year on January 5th, students protest in remembrance of the violence that occurred inside the campus in 2020. This is an annual and ideological protest aimed at condemning the violence that took place on that day.
Aditi Mishra clearly stated that the slogans raised during the protest were not personal against any individual. She said that these slogans were ideological and a means of expressing dissent democratically. She also added that the students' objective was not to target any leader or institution personally.
‘Slogans Were Ideological, Not Personal’
According to the JNUSU President, JNU has always been a center for debate and disagreement of ideas. Students here express their opinions on social and political issues. She said that the slogans raised were not against any individual but against the system and thinking that students consider a threat to democratic values. Through this statement, she attempted to dismiss the allegations surrounding the viral video.
Background of the Violence on January 5th, 2020
To understand this controversy, it is important to know about the events of January 5th, 2020. On that day, violence erupted on the JNU campus. A mob of masked individuals entered the campus and attacked students and teachers in three hostels. The attack was carried out with sticks, stones, and iron rods, resulting in several students being injured. This incident became a topic of discussion across the country and is considered one of the most serious events in JNU's history.
What Does the Police Say
A response has also come from the Delhi Police regarding this matter. A senior police officer said that no formal complaint has been filed so far regarding the slogans raised in the viral video. According to the police, no investigation will be initiated until a written complaint is received.
Strong Reaction from BJP MLA
Meanwhile, political reactions to the matter have also intensified. BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely bly criticized the alleged slogans raised on the JNU campus. He said that no one is above the Supreme Court in this country. The justice system is supreme and must be followed by all, including the government.
