VSK TN
The
following are the contents of the letter submitted to the President of India
which is signed by about 1000 prominent teachers of University of Delhi on the
issue of JNU including A K Bhagi, Rajesh Gogna; Members of Executive Council
University of Delhi; I M Kapahy, N K Kakkar, Rajbir Sharma former members of Executive
council; S R Oberoi former DUTA President; R N Dubey, H C Jain, Geeta Bhat, K P
Singh, Sunil Kumar, Mahendra Meena, Gaurav Goel Members of Academic Council
University of Delhi; Sunil Sharma, Ashok Yadav, Anil Sharma, Shambhu Nath Dubey
Members of DUTA Executive and many former Academic council and DUTA Executive
Members.
following are the contents of the letter submitted to the President of India
which is signed by about 1000 prominent teachers of University of Delhi on the
issue of JNU including A K Bhagi, Rajesh Gogna; Members of Executive Council
University of Delhi; I M Kapahy, N K Kakkar, Rajbir Sharma former members of Executive
council; S R Oberoi former DUTA President; R N Dubey, H C Jain, Geeta Bhat, K P
Singh, Sunil Kumar, Mahendra Meena, Gaurav Goel Members of Academic Council
University of Delhi; Sunil Sharma, Ashok Yadav, Anil Sharma, Shambhu Nath Dubey
Members of DUTA Executive and many former Academic council and DUTA Executive
Members.
The
President of India
President of India
Rashtrapati
Bhawan
Bhawan
New
Delhi-110001
Delhi-110001
Hon’ble
Rashtrapati ji,
Rashtrapati ji,
We
the undersigned teachers of University of Delhi note with serious concern the
recent happenings in the JNU Campus. Whereas we are in full support of freedom
of speech, right to dissent and freedom for presenting alternative paradigm, we
firmly opposed to creating an environment against the unity and territorial
integrity of the nation. What happened in JNU on 9th Feb, 2016 cannot be
condoned under the excuse of freedom of speech and freedom to dissent. Open
Anti India slogans were raised by seditious elements for the destruction and
division of India, for secession of Kashmir and in favour of terrorists who
were awarded death sentence by the Supreme Court after a prolonged judicial
process. Earlier same elements had celebrated the brutal killings of 76 CRPF
brave soldiers in Dantewada by Maoists. We urge you to intervene and issue
orders to the concerned authorities for an impartial probe. Guilty should not
be spared and should be severely punished, but no innocent should be
implicated. Also the sanctity of academic process of JNU should be maintained.
The whole of JNU cannot and should not be blamed for doings of these seditious
elements who are desperately trying to exploit the privileges offered by the
University for Jihadi and terror activities. Also, there should be
comprehensive enquiry into activities inside JNU which has led to the present situation.
the undersigned teachers of University of Delhi note with serious concern the
recent happenings in the JNU Campus. Whereas we are in full support of freedom
of speech, right to dissent and freedom for presenting alternative paradigm, we
firmly opposed to creating an environment against the unity and territorial
integrity of the nation. What happened in JNU on 9th Feb, 2016 cannot be
condoned under the excuse of freedom of speech and freedom to dissent. Open
Anti India slogans were raised by seditious elements for the destruction and
division of India, for secession of Kashmir and in favour of terrorists who
were awarded death sentence by the Supreme Court after a prolonged judicial
process. Earlier same elements had celebrated the brutal killings of 76 CRPF
brave soldiers in Dantewada by Maoists. We urge you to intervene and issue
orders to the concerned authorities for an impartial probe. Guilty should not
be spared and should be severely punished, but no innocent should be
implicated. Also the sanctity of academic process of JNU should be maintained.
The whole of JNU cannot and should not be blamed for doings of these seditious
elements who are desperately trying to exploit the privileges offered by the
University for Jihadi and terror activities. Also, there should be
comprehensive enquiry into activities inside JNU which has led to the present situation.
National
Democratic Teachers Front (NDTF) as a teachers’ body is concerned about the
happenings of 9th February 2016 in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus where
anti-national and pro-Pakistan slogans were shouted. Whereas we are in full support
of freedom of speech, right to dissent and freedom for presenting alternative
paradigm, we are firmly opposed to shouting of slogans like
Democratic Teachers Front (NDTF) as a teachers’ body is concerned about the
happenings of 9th February 2016 in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus where
anti-national and pro-Pakistan slogans were shouted. Whereas we are in full support
of freedom of speech, right to dissent and freedom for presenting alternative
paradigm, we are firmly opposed to shouting of slogans like
काश्मीर की आजादी तक जंग लडेंगे,
भारत की बर्बादी तक जंग लडेंगे। इंडिया गो बैक।
भारत की बर्बादी तक जंग लडेंगे। इंडिया गो बैक।
The
slogans, at the outset, are anti-national which talk about the division of our
country, secession of Kashmir, and in favour of terrorists who were awarded
death sentence by the honourable Supreme Court after a prolonged judicial
process. Earlier the same elements had also celebrated the killing of 76 CRPF
soldiers in Dantewara by Maoists.
slogans, at the outset, are anti-national which talk about the division of our
country, secession of Kashmir, and in favour of terrorists who were awarded
death sentence by the honourable Supreme Court after a prolonged judicial
process. Earlier the same elements had also celebrated the killing of 76 CRPF
soldiers in Dantewara by Maoists.
NDTF
is also upset about the support of some academicians from India and abroad to
such anti- national elements. This is unfortunate that intellectuals like Noam
Chomsky, a linguist from USA and some other academicians have written a letter
in support of them. We simply want to ask Mr. Chomsky that if some people would
have shouted slogans in favour of Bin Laden in America and eulogized him as a
martyr and hero, would he have stood in their support the same way as he has
shown his open support to the people who did so about the terrorist, Afzal Guru
who was the mastermind of attack on Indian Parliament, the temple of Indian
democracy? Would not have the American Government levelled charges against him?
is also upset about the support of some academicians from India and abroad to
such anti- national elements. This is unfortunate that intellectuals like Noam
Chomsky, a linguist from USA and some other academicians have written a letter
in support of them. We simply want to ask Mr. Chomsky that if some people would
have shouted slogans in favour of Bin Laden in America and eulogized him as a
martyr and hero, would he have stood in their support the same way as he has
shown his open support to the people who did so about the terrorist, Afzal Guru
who was the mastermind of attack on Indian Parliament, the temple of Indian
democracy? Would not have the American Government levelled charges against him?
In
view of the above concerns, NDTF submitted a Memorandum to the President of
India with signatures of around 1000 University teachers, which includes some
eminent academicians and elected representatives of teachers in various bodies
in the present and past. Some of the eminent names of signatories are:
view of the above concerns, NDTF submitted a Memorandum to the President of
India with signatures of around 1000 University teachers, which includes some
eminent academicians and elected representatives of teachers in various bodies
in the present and past. Some of the eminent names of signatories are:
Dr.
Inder Mohan Kapahy, Member UGC, Ex-Secretary DUTA and a stalwart of NDTF;
Shri Ram Oberoi , Ex-President DUTA; Dr. Raj Kumar Bhatia Ex-NDTF President;
Dr. Rajvir Sharma, a big NDTF leader; Prof. Rajesh Gogna, Member, Executive
Councilof the University of Delhi; Dr. AK Bhagi, President NDTF and elected
Member, Executive Council; Professor Shri Prakash Singh and Dr. Surindra Kumar(
Vice Presidents, NDTF) ; Sh. Sunil Sharma, Sh. Ashok Yadav, Sh. Shambhu Nath
Dubey, Sh. Anil Sharma (all Elected DUTA Executives); Dr. KP Singh, Dr.
Mahendra Meena, Sh. Suneel Kashyap, Dr. Geeta Bhatt, Dr. RN Dubey, Dr. Gaurav
Goel (elected Academic Council members); Saloni Gupta ji, Vijender Kumar ji
(Secretary, NDTF); Dr. Avanijesh Awasthi- Ex-NDTF President; Dr. Manoj Khanna,
Dr. Pramod Kumar Sharma, Dr. Rakesh Pandey and other prominent NDTF and
DUTA leaders and activists.
Inder Mohan Kapahy, Member UGC, Ex-Secretary DUTA and a stalwart of NDTF;
Shri Ram Oberoi , Ex-President DUTA; Dr. Raj Kumar Bhatia Ex-NDTF President;
Dr. Rajvir Sharma, a big NDTF leader; Prof. Rajesh Gogna, Member, Executive
Councilof the University of Delhi; Dr. AK Bhagi, President NDTF and elected
Member, Executive Council; Professor Shri Prakash Singh and Dr. Surindra Kumar(
Vice Presidents, NDTF) ; Sh. Sunil Sharma, Sh. Ashok Yadav, Sh. Shambhu Nath
Dubey, Sh. Anil Sharma (all Elected DUTA Executives); Dr. KP Singh, Dr.
Mahendra Meena, Sh. Suneel Kashyap, Dr. Geeta Bhatt, Dr. RN Dubey, Dr. Gaurav
Goel (elected Academic Council members); Saloni Gupta ji, Vijender Kumar ji
(Secretary, NDTF); Dr. Avanijesh Awasthi- Ex-NDTF President; Dr. Manoj Khanna,
Dr. Pramod Kumar Sharma, Dr. Rakesh Pandey and other prominent NDTF and
DUTA leaders and activists.
Following
are the demands of NDTF as conveyed through the Memorandum submitted today to
the President of India:
are the demands of NDTF as conveyed through the Memorandum submitted today to
the President of India:
1.
A thorough investigation of the happening of 9th February at JNU should be
done. The probe should also be made about the circumstances and the elements
which have led to such kind of anti-India activities take place in a premier
University in the heart of the country.
A thorough investigation of the happening of 9th February at JNU should be
done. The probe should also be made about the circumstances and the elements
which have led to such kind of anti-India activities take place in a premier
University in the heart of the country.
2.
To investigate the forces operative in the University that students are linking
up with the banned organizations and groups.
To investigate the forces operative in the University that students are linking
up with the banned organizations and groups.
3.
It should also be ensured that everyone cooperates in judicial inquiry as NDTF
believes that it is a serious matter and all the miscreants involved must be
punished severely. At the same time, it should also be ensured that
Innocent students are not inconvenienced.
It should also be ensured that everyone cooperates in judicial inquiry as NDTF
believes that it is a serious matter and all the miscreants involved must be
punished severely. At the same time, it should also be ensured that
Innocent students are not inconvenienced.
4.
Since it is a case of sedition against the country, an appeal should be made to
political parties too to stand united as a division on this issue may send
wrong message to terrorists and pro- separatists. Nation First, India
first should be the motto.
Since it is a case of sedition against the country, an appeal should be made to
political parties too to stand united as a division on this issue may send
wrong message to terrorists and pro- separatists. Nation First, India
first should be the motto.
NDTF
believes that integrity and honour of our motherland is above all institutions,
including JNU. Therefore, all the actions in this case may be taken with
that motive in mind.
believes that integrity and honour of our motherland is above all institutions,
including JNU. Therefore, all the actions in this case may be taken with
that motive in mind.
We
don’t want that the University should get a bad name and must remain one of the
premier Universities of the country. Therefore, a comprehensive enquiry
must be ensured so that the University as an academic institution be
strengthened.
don’t want that the University should get a bad name and must remain one of the
premier Universities of the country. Therefore, a comprehensive enquiry
must be ensured so that the University as an academic institution be
strengthened.
Dr.
AK Bhagi
AK Bhagi
President,
NDTF
NDTF