‘Why can’t you stand with..’: JNU V-C questions Deepika’s protest visit

Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar spoke on his meeting with HRD ministry in regard to violence that escalated on campus on 5th January. Jadesh said he has assured the ministry that the situation at varsity is normal. Jagadesh also spoke on people supporting the protesting students and said that people should also consider the rights of students and teachers who are suffering due to the violence. “What about the rights of students and teachers suffering because of the violence,” Jagadesh said. The V-C was speaking in reference to Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone's visit to JNU on Tuesday to show solidarity with students.