Dr. Santisree Pandit, the Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has sparked controversy with her recent remarks at a lecture in Pune. Speaking at the Aadhya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Memorial Lecture, Pandit touched on a variety of topics related to Indian society in the modern era.
One of her statements that has caused a stir is her comment about the influence of studying at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), where she claimed that after studying there, one can do politics anywhere. This remark has led to heated discussions and debates among those who attended the lecture.
Pandit also spoke about the dominance of the Leftist narrative in Indian politics and emphasized the need for independent thinkers to challenge this narrative. She highlighted the importance of recognizing figures like Vasudev Balwant Phadke as revolutionaries and called for intellectual movements to start in cities like Pune.
In addition, Pandit openly credited the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breaking tradition and appointing her as the first female Vice Chancellor of JNU. She expressed concerns about religious demographic changes in India and stated that the Indian Constitution, as drafted by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, is under threat due to these imbalances.
These remarks have stirred strong reactions from political leaders, scholars, and members of civil society, who are engaging in discussions about the implications of Pandit’s statements on India’s secular fabric. The controversy surrounding her remarks is likely to continue to fuel debate and discussion in the coming days.
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