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ABVP's taunt on JNUSU – 'Leaving aside students' issues, they are busy in polishing the image of Umar Khalid'
Samira Vishwas | September 15, 2026 9:24 AM CST

Documentary 'Prisoner No.' made on Umar Khalid in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Controversy has arisen regarding the screening of '626710 is Present'. ABVP JNU has raised questions on the screening organized by the Students' Union (JNUSU) and alleged that the documentary was shown in the name of free expression and through this an attempt is being made to generate sympathy towards Umar Khalid. In the statement issued by ABVP JNU, it was said that in the name of free expression, JNUSU has started 'Prisoner No. Held the screening of the documentary '626710 is Present'. The organization alleges that through the documentary, efforts are being made to improve the image of Umar Khalid and generate sympathy towards him among the students.

ABVP raised questions regarding screening

In a statement issued by ABVP JNU, it was said that JNUSU organized the screening of the documentary in the name of free expression. The organization alleges that through this an attempt is being made to improve the image of Umar Khalid and create sympathy towards him among the students. ABVP also accused JNUSU of ignoring issues to student interests. According to the organization, students are facing problems like hostel allotment, adequate space for studies and dilapidated infrastructure of the university, but the student union is not paying enough attention to these issues.

Questions also raised on JNU administration

ABVP has also questioned the role of JNU administration in its statement. The organization alleged that such activities are not possible on the university campus without the permission and support of the administration. ABVP questioned under what rules the university administration gave permission for the screening of the documentary.

'The university runs on tax money'

ABVP said that JNU is a government and prestigious university, which is run with public tax money. The organization alleges that despite this, JNUSU is screening the documentary made on Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid citing 'Freedom of Speech'. The ABVP alleged that the students' union was using the university's resources and campus to project the image of a person who is an accused in a case to the Delhi riots. However, these allegations have been made by ABVP.

Accusation of action against nationalist students

ABVP alleged that at JNU, disciplinary action and sanctions are imposed against students holding nationalist views, while according to the organisation, those holding separatist views are allowed to use the university's resources. Questioning this alleged unequal attitude, ABVP demanded ending the 'Left-Admin Nexus' in the university. The organization also sought to stop politicization of the academic campus and restore the academic dignity of the university.

Demand to end 'Left-Admin Nexus'

ABVP has demanded ending the alleged 'Left-Admin Nexus' in JNU. The organization also sought to stop politicization of the academic campus and restore the academic dignity of the university.

Interaction of students with the director after the screening

According to the information, the screening of the documentary was organized last night at around 10 pm. After the screening, the students also interacted with the director of the documentary. During this, the students discussed the film and its issues. At present, the controversy has increased over the allegations made by ABVP on JNUSU and JNU administration regarding screening. The reaction of the university administration or JNUSU on these allegations is yet to be known.

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