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Jammu University to Remove Jinnah Topics After ABVP Protest, Hailed as Patriotic Win

A University of Jammu committee has recommended removing topics concerning Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Syed Ahmad Khan, and Mohammad Iqbal from its Political Science postgraduate programmes. The move follows protests by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), which demanded the rollback. ABVP Jammu and Kashmir Secretary Sanak Shrivats hailed the recommendation as a victory for students and patriotic society. The final decision rests with the Board of Studies, which is scheduled to meet on March 24.

Key Points: Jammu University Recommends Removing Jinnah from Curriculum

  • Committee recommends topic removal
  • Follows ABVP protests
  • Hailed as a patriotic victory
  • Board of Studies to decide March 24
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ABVP JK Secy Sanak Shrivats hails recommendation of removal of topics on Jinnah from Jammu University curriculum

Jammu University committee recommends removing topics on Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Syed Ahmad Khan, and Mohammad Iqbal from Political Science syllabus after ABVP protests.

"This came as a result of the movement started by the ABVP... It is the win of all the students and the patriotic society of the nation. - Sanak Shrivats"

Jammu, March 23

ABVPJK Secretary Sanak Shrivats on Sunday lauded the recommendation of the Department of Affairs Committee of the University of Jammu regarding the removal of topics concerning former Pakistan Governor-General Muhammad Ali Jinnah from the curriculum of political sciences.

The committee also recommended the removal of topics related to Aligarh Muslim University founder Syed Ahmad Khan and Pakistani poet Mohammad Iqbal, following protests by ABVP.

Speaking with ANI, Shrivats hailed the recommendation as a "win for students and the patriotic society of the nation."

"This came as a result of the movement started by the ABVP... It is the win of all the students and the patriotic society of the nation who stood against these topics," he said.

The Board of Studies will decide on the recommendations at its meeting on March 24.

Jammu University said, "The Faculty/Departmental Affairs Committee (DAC) meeting was held on March 22 at 12:00 noon in the office of the Head of the Department to deliberate upon certain issues raised concerning the syllabi of the One-Year and Two-Year MA Programmes in Political Science as per the guidelines of NEP-2020."

"After a thorough consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to recommend the removal of topics concerning Mohd. Ali Jinnah, Syed Ahmad Khan and Mohd. Iqbal from the course content of PIPSTC 102 of the One-Year Postgraduate Programme and the course content of P2PSTC 302 of the Two-Year Postgraduate Programme in Political Science to the Board of Studies for its consideration. The meeting of BOS is scheduled on March 24 at 11:30 AM through online mode to further deliberate on the matter," the press note read.

This came after a protest by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Saturday against the inclusion of Mohammad Ali Jinnah in the curriculum of Jammu University.

"ABVP Jammu University protests against the inclusion of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the Political Science syllabus under 'Minorities and the Nation.' We demand an immediate rollback. Academic freedom cannot ignore national sentiments and historical integrity," ABVP Jammu and Kashmir wrote on X.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I understand the sentiment, I'm a bit concerned. History, even the painful parts, should be studied to understand context. Removing topics feels like erasure rather than education. We should be able to critically analyze all figures.
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Rohit P
Finally! Why were we teaching about the founder of Pakistan in an Indian university? It's like adding salt to a wound. ABVP did the right thing by protesting. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who studied political science, this seems short-sighted. Syed Ahmad Khan and Iqbal were complex figures with contributions beyond Partition. Removing them simplifies a nuanced history. Academia should not be driven by protests.
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Vikram M
Good move. Our education system must promote patriotism. There are so many great Indian thinkers and leaders to study. No need to give space to those associated with the division of our motherland.
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Karthik V
The committee should have taken a balanced view. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded AMU which has produced great Indians. Iqbal wrote 'Saare Jahan Se Achha'. Their entire legacy shouldn't be judged by one event. Hope the BOS reconsiders.

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