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College Campus Wedding Sparks Student Protest
10 Feb
Summary
- Students protested the use of college grounds for a wedding.
- Sports activities were halted, and a hostel was reportedly used for guests.
- Delhi University registrar stated the principal can host events at her residence.
Students at Hansraj College of Delhi University protested recently after campus areas were decorated for the wedding of Principal Rama Sharma's son. Visuals showed tents and canopies set up, with students claiming that college infrastructure, including the sports ground, was repurposed for the private event. This led to the disruption of the annual 'Khelo Hansraj' tournament, which was scheduled to run from February 4 to February 27.
Further allegations included the opening of a boys' hostel, shut for over a year, to accommodate wedding guests. Students also reported restricted campus access due to the decorations. SFI and ABVP student groups accused the principal of misusing facilities. In response, Delhi University Registrar Vikas Gupta stated that the principal, residing in official accommodation, is permitted to host personal events there, clarifying there was no unnecessary controversy.
