Controversy at Ambedkar University: Denial of Entry Sparks Protest

Ambedkar University denied former DUTA president Nandita Narain entry for a talk on gender and caste discrimination, sparking protests outside the main gate by the faculty association. The administration claimed no prior permission was obtained, while faculty members accused them of undemocratic actions and distraction from serious issues.

Ambedkar University on Friday denied entry to former DUTA president Nandita Narain for a scheduled talk on gender and caste discrimination in educational institutes. The incident prompted the faculty members to organize the event outside the campus, accusing the administration of undemocratic behavior.

Narain was invited by the Ambedkar University Delhi Faculty Association (AUDFA) amid an ongoing protest addressing long-standing issues like punishment transfers, demotion, and discrimination. Despite completing a week-long vigil on Thursday, the administration barred Narain from speaking.

The university's Vice-Chancellor Anu Singh Lather stated that AUDFA failed to obtain the necessary permission for the event. Meanwhile, AUDFA members condemned the administration's actions as an attempt to divert attention from important issues, including gender and caste-based harassment.

(With inputs from agencies.)