Karnataka State NSUI condemns establishment of PM Modi's selfie points in Universities, Colleges
Mangaluru: State NSUI General Secretary Sawad Sulya has condemned the University Grants Commission's (UGC) directive to set up selfie points of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in all universities and colleges in the country.
Sawad opined that the UGC directive was not in the best interest of students, “encouraging campus authorities to set up selfie points of PM Modi and urging students and visitors to share them on social media platforms will pose academic challenges and have an adverse impact on the students.”
He further expressed regret in the BJP’s approach, accusing it of targeting the youth and trying to attract them ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. “ While the party has its own promotional platforms, it is not appropriate to initiate such activities on college campuses. UGC as an autonomous institution should not sacrifice the educational system to such whims.”
Sawad further warned of launching a student movement if the UGC directive is not withdrawn in order to safeguard the welfare of the students.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
