A striking commonality among all leftists is their absolute resentment to a contrarian opinion. Although they parade themselves around as the sole custodians of ‘liberalism’, free speech and pluralism, when it comes to practising these ideals, leftists are the first to flee with their tails between the legs. Post-2014, as the right-wing in India, consolidated its position and offered stiff competition to the status-quoists, the Left-liberals of India felt the pinch of having to yield their long-held monopoly over public and intellectual discourse.
Very recently, the leftists at Jadavpur University wreaked havoc when Babul Supriyo was called to deliver a lecture at the university campus. They even “gheraoed” the convoy of the Bengal Governor. Now, a similar incident has occurred at the infamous Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
MoS PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh was invited to deliver a lecture on the abrogation of Article 370. As expected, the AISA, the radical student union of the Left staged a protest, because evidently, that’s what they do best.
Slogans of AISA like “RSS Murdabad”, “ABVP Oh My God” were countered by chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” raised by ABVP members. The attempt obviously was to stall the lecture by Jitendra Singh, however, the Minister was courteous enough to acknowledge even the protest of the Left, and in a tweet appreciated the display of various shades of opinion.
Glimpses of "One Constitution" Lecture on #Article370 at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), #NewDelhi . Rousing enthusiasm witnessed from all shades of opinion. pic.twitter.com/vWEWw9ofsM
— Dr Jitendra Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@DrJitendraSingh) October 3, 2019
In a statement, the AISA said: “Today marks the 60th day of the communication blockade and information gag in Jammu and Kashmir… The JNUSU condemns in the harshest possible terms this communication gag… The JNUSU also condemns this vulgar display of triumphalism on our campus. This campus and its students, teachers and Karmacharis are rock-solid in unity with the people of Kashmir and condemn the trampling of constitutional values and democracy in Kashmir.”
It also condemned the decision of the JNU administration to have Jitendra Singh to deliver a lecture. This shows just how intolerant this cabal is to any individual who does not oblige to their views.
JNU is one of the last standing citadels of Left supremacy in the country. However, they are being challenged, and therefore this vulgar display of authoritarianism is being witnessed on their part.
JNU has uninterested students, who simply refuse to complete their academic obligations and continue to reap the benefits of subsidized education, which the hardworking citizens of India contribute to through taxes.
The fee structure of JNU is bound to shock you.
The admission fee for Bachelors, Masters, PhD and MPhil programmes is a mere Rs. 5/-. The annual tuition fee for BA and MA courses is Rs. 216/-, while of M.Phil and PhD is Rs. 240/-.
The hostel fee for two semesters is Rs 240. Such a fee structure and accommodation with negligible food rates makes JNU a heaven for all those individuals who are uninterested in academics, to spread propaganda and make a political career for themselves. It is for this very reason that several students remain on campus for even nine to ten years.
The solution to all anti-India activities and shutting of the propaganda machinery is simple, yet radical. It is bound to upset those who are direct beneficiaries of this sick socialistic approach in education. The solution is this: Bringing the fee structure of JNU at par with all other central government colleges. This move will make it difficult for students to continue to remain on campus for unnecessary durations. It will also stop individuals who are disinterested in studies to not take admission in the first place, and only truly deserving individuals will be given admission.
Why should JNU continue to be completely subsidized by Indian taxpayer money? Not only is it an ancient practice, but it is also unfair to the students of other colleges and institutions.
The government must seriously look to implementing a revised fee structure for JNU as soon as possible. It is about time that Anti-India sentiments are wiped off from the university, once and for all.
