JNU student's suspension sparks outrage

Fresh unrest has gripped Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) following the suspension of a student, Manikant, who has also been fined Rs 15,000 and barred from campus.

- ANAMTA FATIMA

The move has drawn sharp criticism from several student organisations, who accuse the administration of adopting a punitive approach instead of addressing longstanding academic and infrastructural issues.

According to student representatives, the disciplinary action stems from protests held earlier this month demanding the restoration of academic resources, including JSTOR and other digital publications, and the expansion of reading and seating facilities within libraries. They allege that rather than engaging in dialogue with the JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU), the administration has chosen to penalise student activists for raising legitimate concerns.