ABVP

'Sack all NTA officials, treat issue like organised crime': RSS-linked bodies slam NEET paper leak

May 13, 2026 9:13 pm

The remarks come amid cancellation of NEET-UG exam after allegations of paper leak.

NEET paper leak a matter of 'deep concern', ensure impartial probe: ABVP to Centre

May 12, 2026 5:34 pm

NEET-UG 2026 controversy intensified after ABVP sought a central probe into alleged exam irregularities and question paper leak reports.

Azim Premji University vandalism: writers and activists demand withdrawal of case against students who planned discussion

March 09, 2026 6:05 pm

While ABVP protesters were booked for vandalism, Azim Premji University complained to the police that Spark Reading Circle, APU, had invited people to attend a campus discussion without seeking permission.

After ABVP vandalism over Kashmir discussion, Azim Premji University files FIR against student-led Spark Reading Circle

February 26, 2026 4:59 pm

The Student Council of Azim Premji University said such matters should be addressed through internal disciplinary mechanisms rather than criminal proceedings.

ABVP activists booked for vandalism and trespass at Azim Premji University after protest against ‘anti-national’ event

February 25, 2026 7:40 pm

The ABVP protesters objected to what they described as an 'anti-national' programme, a discussion on the 1991 Kunan-Poshpora incident in Jammu and Kashmir, an event Azim Premji University said didn't take place.

Accused of ‘religious fanaticism’ and suspended, Indore law college ex-principal exonerated after 3 years

December 20, 2025 7:29 am

Dr Inamur Rahman was suspended in December 2022 and he he retired in May 2024. The ABVP had complained against him

Incorrect to assume decision based on our protests: Top ABVP functionary on ouster of Rajasthan V-Cs

December 13, 2025 6:40 am

“The Governor (Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde) is not answerable to us; we are very small but precise. We bring information from the ground — and student organisations do speak on the subject of education,” he said.

P B Mehta writes: Party-state is marching into public universities. There is no one to say no

December 12, 2025 7:47 am

We must ask whether the form of party politics that dominates student life in India is counterproductive. Should student bodies be formally affiliated with political parties at all?

IIM Indore student faces sexual harassment probe; steps down from placement cell

December 04, 2025 4:47 pm

The memorandum demanded that the IIM Indore management ensure a fair, transparent, and timely investigation into the allegation, while providing mental, legal, and administrative support to the victims.

It pains me to see a student slap her teacher — where have all the debates gone?

October 29, 2025 11:47 am

Maybe this degeneration is inevitable. After all, when ignorance is weaponised, critical thinking is seen as a crime, the spirit of reasoned dialogue is seen as weakness

Senior BJP leaders remember Ananth Kumar as a leader

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Union minister Ananth Kumar passed away on Monday morning. He was suffering from pancreatic cancer for some time now. Senior BJP leaders paid their tributes to the leader.

RSS to ABVP to BJP, Ananth Kumar stayed relevant from Vajpayee’s party to Modi’s cabinet

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Ananth Kumar passed away on Monday morning due to pancreatic cancer. Through the years, he has managed to be one of the men that found a place in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s cabinet in NDA-I to NDA-II under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ABVP condemns Umar Khalid's speech in JNU

February 22, 2016 2:45 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday condemned speech of Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid, accused of raising anti-national slogans, saying the students shouting 'Save JNU' slogans are the same people supporting Khalid's speech on Sunday night. An ABVP activist said the speech has again deteriorated the image of JNU, adding that some professors are continuously supporting such students. Another activist demanded that students and teachers indulged in 'anti-national' activities should be first punished by the university and then by the judiciary.

ABVP holds countrywide protests against anti-nationalism in some groups

February 18, 2016 10:59 am

Ahmedabad/Bengaluru/Mumbai, Feb 18 (ANI): The Akhil Bharatiya Vidhyarthi Parishad members in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata took to streets to protest against the 'anti-national' sentiments that have risen from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Members of ABVP from Ahmedabad raised slogans against those who supported the anti-national elements in JNU. An ABVP leader said they will continue their protests till the anti-nationalists are punished. In Bengaluru, the student took out a 'Tricolor march'. A protestor of ABVP in Bengaluru said they condemn the act of central universities rising to support the anti-national slogans raised in JNU. In Kolkata, ABVP members were seen raising slogans against the anti-national elements.

JNU row: Three ABVP leaders resign

February 18, 2016 5:25 am

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Three office-bearers of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) unit on Wednesday resigned in solidarity with the ongoing students' protests against Centre's 'manhandling' the row at the university. Saurabh Sharma, joint secretary of ABVP and JNUSU, said they haven't received any resignation letter till now. He added that they scarified their career because of the pressure created by others.

JNU Students, Left Activists Protest At Jantar Mantar

February 15, 2016 12:53 pm

ABVP protests in JNU over event on Afzal Guru

February 10, 2016 3:41 pm

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members staged a protest outside the office of Jawaharlal Nehru University ( JNU) Vice Chancellor on Wednesday to vent their ire over a programme describing the execution of 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru as 'judicial killing'. The varsity witnessed violent clashes between two students groups last night over this programme, following which the police personnel were deployed to maintain the law and order situation on the campus. The incident was followed by the cultural evening organised at the Sabarmati Dhaba by ten students, who were earlier members of the Democratic Students' Union (DSU). The ABVP has also demanded that the ten students behind the event must be rusticated with immediate effect. One of the protestors said they are protesting against the "anti-national" activity on the campus and strict actions should be taken.

Proctorial committee to look into Afzal Guru row: JNU VC

February 10, 2016 1:56 pm

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Commenting on the ABVP protest outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University for calling Afzal Guru's execution as 'judicial killing', JNU Vice-Chancellor Jagdeesh Kumar on Wednesday said a proctorial committee of the university will look in to the matter. Kumar added that there are three-four proctors, followed by a chief proctor, who will look into the matter. He said no time frame can be allotted as they have to perform their regular duties also. Meanwhile, another professor Krishna Kumar said that certain evidences are available with the authority, but the action depend on how much the students cooperate.

Students from ASA attacked me: ABVP leader

January 21, 2016 7:00 am

Hyderabad, Jan 21 (ANI): Four days after Dalit PhD scholar Rohith Vemula ended his life, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) student leader Nandanam Susheel Kumar, with whom Vemula had a tiff, alleged that Ambedkar Students Association (ASA) members attacked him in the presence of university security personnel and forced him to apologise. He said the reason of Rohith’s death should be examined and there should be a fair enquiry in it.

NSUI protests against DU over Ram Janmabhoomi event

January 07, 2016 10:27 am

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) members staged a protest outside the Vice Chancellor's office here on Thursday against the Delhi University's decision to allow a seminar on Ram Janmabhoomi temple. The two-day seminar titled "Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Temple: Emerging Scenario" is scheduled to begin on January 9 at the Delhi University's Arts Faculty.