Lady Shri Ram College Students Protest Principal's Support for Women's Reservation Bill
LSR students protest Principal praising women quota in BJP video, she says ‘views are personal’
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Students at Lady Shri Ram College for Women in New Delhi protested against Principal Dr. Kanika K Ahuja after she praised the Women's Reservation Bill in a BJP video. Ahuja clarified that her views were personal and not an official stance of the college, emphasizing the importance of gender justice.
- 01Dr. Kanika K Ahuja praised the Women's Reservation Bill in a BJP video.
- 02Students protested, accusing the college of 'saffronisation' and politicization.
- 03Ahuja stated her views were personal and not an official college policy.
- 04The Women's Reservation Bill aims for 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies by 2029.
- 05The protest highlights broader concerns about political influence in educational institutions.
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On Wednesday, students of Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) in New Delhi protested against Principal Dr. Kanika K Ahuja after she appeared in a video on the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) official Instagram praising the Women's Reservation Bill, officially known as the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.' In the video, Ahuja described the Bill as a 'constitutional course correction' and a necessary step towards empowering women in leadership roles. The Bill aims to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies by the 2029 general election, increasing Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850. Ahuja clarified that her comments were personal opinions and not reflective of the college's official stance, emphasizing the institution's commitment to gender justice. The protest saw students holding placards with slogans against the perceived political influence of the BJP in the college. The Student Federation of India (SFI) supported the protesters, condemning the use of educational institutions for political propaganda. Ahuja acknowledged the diversity of opinions within the student body and expressed a commitment to ongoing dialogue to address concerns.
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The protest raises significant concerns about the political environment in educational institutions, potentially affecting how student societies operate and engage with political issues.
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