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JNU cancels Umar Khalid book talk over incomplete details
JNU has cancelled the booking of an auditorium for a discussion on Umar Khalid's book 'Fractured Communities', scheduled for August 10. The university cited 'non-disclosure of full facts' about the programme. The…
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JNU has cancelled the booking of an auditorium for a discussion on Umar Khalid's book 'Fractured Communities', scheduled for August 10. The university cited 'non-disclosure of full facts' about the programme. The JNUSU said no specific reason was given and that the event will be held at an alternative venue. The discussion, marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, was to feature academics and activists. Khalid has been in jail since 2020 under UAPA. His book is based on his PhD thesis on Adivasi histories under British rule.
The Indian Opinion
The university insists it followed procedure, but critics see a familiar pattern of targeting dissent. Yet, demanding full disclosure is reasonable if applied to all events. The test is whether other non-controversial talks face similar scrutiny. Will JNU explain exactly what information the organisers withheld?
Sources (5): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, freepressjournal.in, deccanchronicle.com, thefederal.com, hindustantimes.com
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