Union Minister Giriraj Singh dropped a bombshell statement targeting the ‘Tukde-Tukde gang’ following a fresh wave of slogan-shouting at JNU. ‘Don’t stay in delusion,’ he cautioned, signaling that the era of unchecked anti-national rhetoric on campuses is over.
Eyewitness accounts and viral clips from the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus captured students chanting phrases that echoed the divisive slogans of yesteryears. This outburst has quickly drawn parallels to the infamous 2016 protests, where similar incidents led to FIRs and public fury.
Giriraj Singh, a vocal BJP stalwart from Bihar, wasted no time in responding. His direct address to the ‘Tukde-Tukde’ elements—slang for those accused of harboring secessionist views—has amplified the political discourse. Singh’s history of bold pronouncements on issues like nationalism makes his voice particularly resonant.
The timing couldn’t be more charged. With JNU repeatedly in the headlines for left-wing activism, the government views these events as deliberate provocations. Singh highlighted that misconceptions about impunity for such acts must end, hinting at potential legal repercussions.
Background on JNU’s turbulent history reveals a pattern: from the Kanhaiya Kumar episode to recent fee hike agitations, the campus has been a battleground for ideologies. Critics of the students argue that slogans glorifying traitors cross into sedition territory, while defenders cry censorship.
Singh’s outburst is likely to fuel BJP’s narrative in upcoming polls, positioning the party as the guardian of patriotism. Meanwhile, JNU administration has initiated probes, assuring stakeholders of impartiality.
As the nation watches, this incident underscores deeper societal divides. Giriraj Singh’s clarion call serves not just as a warning but as a litmus test for how India balances academic freedom with national security in the 21st century.
