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Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Indian Express
‘DU will not encourage anything that glorifies Pakistan': V-C amid syllabus revisions
Amid the ongoing debate over curriculum changes in several departments, Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh Thursday told The Indian Express that the varsity will not 'encourage anything that glorifies Pakistan'. Singh's remarks follow internal deliberations over the likely removal of these postgraduate courses in Political Science: Pakistan and the World, China's Role in the Contemporary World, Islam and International Relations, Pakistan: State and Society, and Religious Nationalism and Political Violence. The V-C clarified that while departments are free to propose Pakistani thinkers 'who are not anti-national,' final decisions on academic content rest with the university's elected Academic Council (AC), not the administration. 'Syllabus and academic matters are passed by the AC, which is a democratic house in a democratic manner,' Singh said. Discussions around syllabi revision have taken on political and ideological overtones at the varsity, with several faculty members raising concerns about the narrowing of academic space. Following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, heads of departments were reportedly instructed to review academic material and remove any unnecessary 'glorification' of Pakistan. In June, The Indian Express reported that the Department of Philosophy had been directed to exclude references to Pakistan, poet-philosopher Muhammad Iqbal, as well as the Manusmriti from its syllabi following an email directive from Dean of Academics. Speaking to The Indian Express, Professor Sanjeev Kumar H M, a faculty member of the Department of Political Science with a specialisation in Islamic Thought and International Relations, among others, defended the revision process. 'There is a process in which the Department Council proposes changes, and it then goes to the Committee of Courses. That committee makes suggestions, and the syllabus then goes to the Board of Studies. From there, it moves to the Standing Committee, where elected members and experts comment and make recommendations. It is then sent back to the department. This entire process is mediated by the Head. There is a democratic process involved in this — it is a matter between the faculty and the Standing Committee,' he said. He added that some readings from 10–15 years ago may now appear decontextualised, given changing global dynamics. 'Our goal is to give the right image. How we portray Pakistan needs some kind of streamlining. It is not about administrative interference,' Kumar said. 'Debating Article 370, for instance, becomes decontextualised without background.' Harendranath Tiwari, member of the Standing Committee, argued that the ideological bent of some proposed papers was a concern. 'The Arts have always been dominated by Left ideologies. Certain papers presented in the Standing Committee were agenda-driven. It is not like Pakistan is not being taught — it is taught in various courses. But the perspective matters. Courses with an 'India-centric' approach have been passed. The problem lies with the 'Pakistan-centric' way of drafting,' he said. However, a professor from the History department, speaking on condition of anonymity, said: 'How do we teach Partition without mentioning or talking about Pakistan?' The professor added that efforts to erase or avoid discussion of sensitive subjects 'risk diluting both historical accuracy and academic honesty'. Professor Rekha Saxena, Head, Department of Political Science, declined to comment when contacted by The Indian Express. Other departments have also seen cuts in their syllabi. During a meeting of the Standing Committee on Academic Matters last month, several key topics — including the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Kashmir issue — were allegedly removed from a proposed syllabus revision by the Department of Psychology.
India Gazette
3 hours ago
- India Gazette
Rajnath Singh participates in celebration of Alluri Sitarama Raju, emphasises connecting tribals to mainstream
By Tanya Chugh Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] July 4 (ANI): Union Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the 128th birth anniversary celebration of Alluri Sitarama Raju. The Defence Minister arrived in Hyderabad for the celebrations this afternoon, accompanied by Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and G. Kishan Reddy. Singh addressed a gathering and paid tribute to the great freedom fighter. 'I bow in deep reverence to the great warrior who dedicated every moment of his life to the nation. I truly believe that every human carries a flame of self-respect within, and Alluri Sitarama Raju was a living symbol of that fire,' he said. He further added, 'Just as Chandrashekhar Azad used his last bullet on himself rather than surrendering, Alluri Ji too sacrificed his life to establish an ideal. He wasn't just a fighter, he was a thought, a movement, a blazing spark that shook the very foundation of the British Empire.' The Defence Minister praised Alluri Sitarama Raju for his love for the nation and the guerrilla warfare tactics that he used against the British during the freedom struggle. He said, 'Today, when we remember him, we don't just see the image of a revolutionary, we see a cultural guardian, a son of the soil, a sacrificial hero whose life continues to inspire generations. His guerrilla warfare tactics in the forests left the British rattled. His mission was never violence for violence's sake, but a deeper fight for honour and justice. Initially, he believed in leading people through non-violent means, but when doors closed and injustice continued, he was forced to take up arms, not out of hatred, but out of necessity.' Alluri Sitarama Raju fought for the tribal population in the country and always wanted them to be a part of the mainstream population. Addressing this, Singh said, 'his struggle against the exploitation of tribals wasn't limited to Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, it became the voice of tribals across India. Even today, when we speak his name, the nation swells with pride. He taught us that life should be lived with dignity. Today, our government is carrying forward his vision.' He further added, 'You may have seen how recently, over 20,000 tribal students came together to perform 108 Surya Namaskars, setting a new record. It was more than just yoga, it was a demonstration of cultural unity and inner strength. And this is the very essence of our cultural identity, it binds us all together.' 'Earlier, many tribal areas lacked even basic mobile network connectivity. Today, we are rapidly working to connect these regions to Digital India. Our government launched an ambitious plan to install 10,000 mobile towers, out of which 8,000 are already functional, and the rest will be operational before 1st December 2025,' he said. Naxalism in India aims to affect remote, tribal-dominated regions. It aims to overthrow the state through armed rebellion and parallel governance, targeting security forces, public infrastructure, and democratic institutions. Addressing the problem of naxalism in the country and the government's consistent efforts to end it, Singh said, 'Naxalism, which once spread fear across tribal regions, has now been reduced to just 5-6 districts. Also, the home minister spoke about it and we have taken a solemn pledge that by 31st March 2026, Naxalism will be completely eliminated. In areas where once there was an atmosphere of fear, today there are schools, hospitals, roads, and public services. Where once the sound of guns echoed, today we hear the bells of classrooms and the rhythm of development.' On May 7, this year India carried out Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, where it targeted its terror camps after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, where tourists whole killed after asking about their religion. Making a strong statement on India's stand against terrorism and how India followed the foot-steps of freedom fighter Sitarama Raju, the Defence Minister said, 'Alluri Sitarama Raju was not just a revolutionary; he was a leader who understood when to be patient, when to stand by principle, and when to act . That very wisdom continues to guide us today. When India launched Operation Sindoor in response to terrorism, we followed the same sacred balance. When our citizens were targeted based on their faith, we did not retaliate based on religion, we responded to the crime. We showed restraint, striking only at terror bases, not at civilian locations. If such acts are repeated in the future, we will respond with firm and decisive strength. Our guiding principle is clear, justice to all, appeasement of none.' On carrying forward the vision of Alluri Sitarama Raju, and connecting the Tribal population to the mainstream population, Singh said, 'In New India, Tribal Pride is Our True Identity.' 'Today, as we speak of building a New India, it is not merely a vision, it is our duty to bring our tribal communities into the mainstream. This is not an act of charity, it is a mark of respect for their rights and dignity.' 'India now has its first tribal President, a moment that is not just historic, but a reflection of the strength of our democracy, that a daughter from a small tribal village in Odisha can rise to the highest constitutional office is the triumph of inclusive India,' he added. On empowering the tribal communities in the nation, he said, 'Through the 'Vocal for Local' initiative, our government has worked to take tribal handicrafts, forest products, and traditional arts from remote regions to global markets. Today, tribal communities are not just known for their traditions, but for their prestige and growing identity.' 'All this has been made possible under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who declared the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas',' he added. 'Our mission is not just to build roads, water systems, or electricity, but to build dignity, opportunity, and identity. And that is the real spirit of inclusive India,' said Singh. (ANI)
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Manipur to close relief camps, resettle inmates with financial assistance
1 2 Guwahati: Manipur, which is under President's Rule since Feb, has planned to close about 350 relief camps housing thousands of people displaced by the ethnic violence since 2023 by this year-end and resettle them with financial assistance from the govt in three-phases beginning July. Manipur chief secretary PK Singh on Friday said a structured rehabilitation programme for displaced individuals has been finalsied following detailed consultations with the ministry of home affairs. "We've had a good round of discussions with the central govt and MHA. The first phase involves those who can go back immediately — by July — and that process has already begun. The number of displaced people has come down to 57,000 from 62,000," Singh said. He added, "We have come up with a three-phase plan. First, those who want to immediately go back to their homes. We expect a good number will go back by July. And as we speak, yesterday I took stock of Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts and people have started going back to their homes." Singh said the second round would begin by Oct and the third by Dec. Singh further added that the govt has decided to provide funds to these displaced people under three different categories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tinnitus: what this grandson discovered will surprise you Hearing Magazine Undo The first one involves about 7000-8000 people whose houses have been destroyed. Each family will get about Rs 3 lakh each to re-build their houses. The second category is for about 7,000 people who have fled their homes but their houses were not destroyed. But over two years of neglect have left their houses in a dilapidated state. "So, there will be some kind of monetary help for those people," Singh said. "And the third category is for those who, even after Dec, will not be able to return to their homes immediately. These can be about anything around 8000 to 10,000, and they will be allowed to stay in the prefabricated houses for which we are building a thousand more," Singh added. He said the situation is improving and farming is also going on peacefully. "I'm glad to share that both sides are farming together. I mean within eyeball to eyeball distance and they are sharing water. That's a very good sign," he added. The chief secretary said the govt is appealing to all civil society organizations to maintain calm and added that "some mischievous elements are there everywhere. Some people want something mischievous to happen."
