Police lathi-charge ABVP activists protesting at Bengaluru University
Bengaluru: In an incident that reportedly occurred on Monday morning, police resorted to lathi-charging the ABVP activists who were demonstrating in front of the administrative office of the Bengaluru University demanding solutions to educational issues.
Accusing the Bengaluru University of irresponsible evaluation of exam papers, creating confusion in announcements of results for the Master’s degree program along with several educational issues, ABVP activists had attempted to siege the University and Vice Chancellor’s office demanding that the mentioned issues be resolved, it is learned.
Amid this, the Bengaluru University’s Research students were also protesting against the Raichur judge for insulting Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. It is learned that amid these separate demonstrations, a war of words had ensued between the ABVP activists and the Research students of the university.
The Research students are said to have stated, “Delay in Mark’s card, the announcement of results are ordinary issues. Compared to this, the fact that Dr. Ambedkar was insulted is a bigger issue. Therefore, we are going to organize a protest today. You can come tomorrow.”
However, the ABVP activists who did not agree to this reportedly proceeded with their demonstration, thus giving rise to a chaotic situation. Amid this, the Jnana Bharati police who came to the site, reportedly resorted to lathi-charge to take control of the situation. One student has sustained injuries due to this, it is learned.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
