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**Summary:**

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi witnessed clashes between the ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad) and Left-leaning student groups. The conflict arose from two main incidents: ABVP’s effigy burning of “Ravana” figures which included images of former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam (currently in judicial custody for alleged involvement in anti-CAA protests and Delhi riots), and ABVP allegations of stone-pelting and shoe-throwing by Left-affiliated students during a Durga idol immersion procession. Leftist groups accuse the ABVP of using religious events for political propaganda and promoting Islamophobia by targeting Khalid and Imam. The ABVP, in turn, accuses leftist groups of disrupting religious harmony and attacking students during a religious procession. Both sides blame each other for trying to destabilize the university’s environment.

**News Article:**

**JNU Erupts in Clashes Between ABVP and Leftist Groups Over Effigy Burning and Religious Procession**

**New Delhi:** Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) was the scene of renewed clashes between the ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad) and Left-leaning student organizations on Thursday, sparking accusations of religious insensitivity and political opportunism.

The tensions flared after the ABVP organized an effigy burning event symbolizing Ravana, which included images of former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Both Khalid and Imam are currently in judicial custody facing charges related to anti-CAA protests and alleged conspiracy in the Delhi riots. Leftist groups, particularly the AISA (All India Students’ Association), condemned the effigy burning as a blatant display of Islamophobia and accused the ABVP of exploiting religious sentiments for political gain. AISA questioned why figures like Nathuram Godse or those accused of inciting violence during the 2020 Delhi riots were not included in the effigy.

“This is an egregious display of Islamophobia, exploiting religious sentiments for political gains,” stated AISA in a press release.

Adding fuel to the fire, the ABVP accused Left-affiliated students of disrupting a Durga idol immersion procession, alleging that they threw stones and shoes at participants near the Sabarmati T-Point, injuring several students. “The Leftist groups like AISA, SFI, and DSF suddenly pelted stones at the Durga idol immersion procession near Sabarmati T-Point around 7 pm, injuring many students,” claimed Mayank Panchal, President of ABVP in JNU.

The JNU Students’ Union, through Joint Secretary Vaibhav Meena, stated that the effigy burning was intended to symbolize the destruction of “Naxalite forces” and accused leftist students of attempting to disrupt the procession. He alleged that the Leftist students threw shoes and stones at the procession, causing injuries.

The ABVP has demanded strict action from the university administration against those responsible for the alleged attack on the religious procession, calling it an assault on the university’s traditions and students’ faith. Leftist groups have denied the ABVP’s allegations.

Both sides accuse each other of attempting to destabilize the campus and disrupt the university’s cultural environment, further deepening the divide within the JNU student body. Police complaints are expected to be filed by both sides.

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