It8217;s OK to provide legal aid to blasts suspects: Arjun

8220;There is nothing wrong in providing legal aid. In this case, I have got full details. Whatever Mushirul Hasan told me, I understand in this context, the decision of the university is in the interest of the nation,8221; Singh said.

BJP has demanded dismissal of the Vice-Chancellor and termed the decision as 8216;atrocious, anti-national and highly objectionable8217;.

After meeting the minister, Hasan said BJP8217;s allegation that the university was diverting the government funds for providing legal aid was 8216;baseless8217;.

8220;Providing legal aid is the decision of the Academic Council. Legal aid is the constitutional right of every person. We stand by our decision. There is no question of my resignation,8221; he said.

Noting that the classes have been running smoothly and the recent incidents have not affected the confidence of students, he said, 8220;the confidence of students has gone up after my interaction and peace march in the campus8221;.

Appealing to political parties not to politicise the issue, Hasan said, 8220;if it is politicised, the repercussion will not be good8221;.

Asked whether he was facing any threat, Hasan said it should not affect the 8216;principle8217;.