ABVP suspends Ankiv Baisoya, asks him to quit DUSU presidency; NSUI says too late
New Delhi, Nov 15: New Delhi, Nov 15 (PTI) ABVP has asked DUSU president Ankiv Baisoya to resign from his post and also suspended him from the students body till an inquiry into the allegations that he furnished a fake degree is completed, drawing criticism from NSUI that the decision was taken under pressure ahead of the high court hearing.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad said in a statement it has asked Baisoya to step down as DUSU president and also relieved him of all responsibilities in ABVP till the Delhi University completes the verification process.
ABVP said the decision was taken to maintain the "genuineness" of Delhi University Students Union.
But NSUI said this was clearly a decision taken under pressure ahead of the high court hearing on November 20.
"This is an attempt to save whatever little face ABVP can. They waited for two months in an attempt to keep the DUSU presidentship with ABVP instead of asking him to step down when the matter came to light. ABVP also didn't set up any inquiry committee of its own. So, this decision at this belated hour is clearly cynical and cowardly," the National Students Union of India said.
The Delhi High Court on Monday gave DU time till November 20 to verify the authenticity of Baisoya's bachelor's degree from a university in Tamil Nadu. The two-month period within which a re-election could be held ended on November 13.
Baisoya was elected DUSU president in September.
NSUI and AISA have accused the DU administration of deliberately delaying an investigation of the alleged fake degree of Baisoya.
The high court is hearing the case on a plea of NSUI student leader Sunny Chillar, who has sought from the court that Baisoya's election be set aside after news reports said the registrar of Thiruvalluvar University had "unambiguously and unequivocally" declared Baisoya's certificate "fake and forged".
Chillar has also alleged that DU was "deliberately delaying" the verification process as no fresh polls would be held for DUSU presidency in case Baisoya's election is set aside over the fake degree issue after expiry of the two-month period.
According to Lyngdoh Committee guidelines on university elections, if a post fell vacant within two months of declaration of results, fresh polls would be held, his plea has said.
“Keeping in mind students’ struggle, emotions and expectations and in order to maintain the genuineness of Delhi University Students Union, ABVP asked Ankiv to resign from his post and also removed him from all the responsibilities of organisation till DU completes the verification process.”
Statement by ABVP
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Eid celebrated across Kerala with prayers, greetings
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Kochi (PTI): Eid al-Fitr was celebrated across Kerala on Friday with religious fervour and community gatherings.
Known locally as Cheriya Perunnal, special prayers were held in mosques, while Eidgahs were organised in cities including Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode and Malappuram.
A large number of faithful from the Muslim community attended the morning prayers and exchanged greetings before returning home to celebrate the festival with family and friends.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Even amid the busy election campaign season, political leaders extended greetings to the public on the occasion.
Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan, in a Facebook post, said the faithful were celebrating Eid al-Fitr after a period of rigorous fasting and devotion.
“The month of fasting was a time for every believer to attain spiritual and physical purification. Along with self-discipline and inner cleansing, it was also a time to extend help and compassion to fellow human beings. Islam is a faith rooted in kindness, which teaches that those who have must give to those in need—and to practice it in everyday life,” he said.
According to him, sacrifice, love and gratitude are the core messages of Eid al-Fitr, and he extended warm Eid Mubarak wishes to believers across the world.
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr on Thursday.
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, in a Facebook post, extended his wishes.
“On this joyous occasion, I extend my heartfelt Eid greetings to all my Muslim brothers and sisters. May this festival fill everyone’s lives with happiness, peace and prosperity,” he said.
He added that people should come together to build an inclusive society that ensures the growth and well-being of every family.
“Once again, warm Eid wishes to all,” he said.
Education Minister V Sivankutty shared a picture of attending an Eid function on his Facebook page and wrote, “Equality and brotherhood. Warm wishes.”
Muslim League state president Sayyid Sadik Ali Shihab Thangal said the faithful had attained spiritual growth through a month-long period of fasting and devotion.
“Eid is also a celebration of brotherhood and love. This day is observed to ensure prosperity for all,” he said.
Thangal added that zakat, a form of charity, is practised on Eid al-Fitr to ensure that no one goes hungry.
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