A protest by members of the National Students Union of India (NSUI) briefly disrupted a book release programme at Delhi University (DU) on Thursday, where journalist Ashok Srivastava was present as the chief guest along with RSS All-India Contact Head Ramlal, who was the keynote speaker.
NSUI members raised slogans against the DD News anchor over his alleged objectionable remarks against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. According to NSUI, disrespectful comments against democratic leaders and institutions would not be tolerated.
The protest was led by DUSU Vice President Rahul Jhansla Yadav along with other NSUI office bearers and students. The demonstration took place during a book release programme organised at Sir Shankar Lal Hall in DU.
The event was held for the release of the book ‘Decolonising the Indian Minds: From Colonial Roots to Cultural Marxism’ written by Prashant Barthwal. Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh presided over the programme, while RSS All-India Contact Head Ramlal attended as the keynote speaker.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Singh said, “Changing the names of roads and buildings is not enough for decolonization, the most important task for this is to change the minds of Indians.”
Speaking on the importance of education and intellectual discourse, he further said, “Universities should work on minds, creating minds that will take the country forward. Today, 75 years after independence, there is a need to discuss decolonisation.”
During the event, Ramlal emphasised the significance of documenting ideas through books and said the subject of decolonisation was highly relevant in the present time.
Ashok Srivastava, while addressing the programme, spoke about the impact of colonial influence on Indian society and the need to reconnect with the Indian knowledge tradition.
