Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 19: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Jammu Kashmir, has strongly condemned the recent changes introduced in the Political Science Postgraduate syllabus of the University of Jammu under NEP-2020, wherein topics related to Muhammad Ali Jinnah have been included alongside Indian national thinkers.
As per the revised syllabus of Modern Indian Political Thought (Core), Muhammad Ali Jinnah has been included in the unit “Minorities and the Nation”.
“While universities are centres of academic discourse, the inclusion of personalities in core curricula must be done with due regard to national ethos, historical truth, and the collective sentiments of the nation. Placing figures associated with the partition of India alongside great national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Dr B R Ambedkar is completely unacceptable,” said ABVP.
The Parishad has questioned the intent and rationale behind such a move, which risks distorting historical understanding and creating confusion among students.
ABVP has demanded the immediate withdrawal of Muhammad Ali Jinnah from the syllabus. It also called for transparency from the University administration regarding the basis of such changes and urged the constitution of an expert committee to review the syllabus in line with national interest and academic integrity.
ABVP said that the clarification by Jammu University that “inclusion does not mean endorsement” does not adequately address the concerns of students and society regarding the appropriateness of such content in the curriculum.
Sannak Shrivats, State Secretary ABVP Jammu Kashmir stated: “The University must understand that academic freedom does not mean disregard for national sentiments. This decision is unacceptable to the student community. If the University administration fails to revoke this inclusion immediately, ABVP will be compelled to launch a strong democratic agitation across Jammu & Kashmir.”
ABVP has warned that it will mobilize students across campuses and intensify protests if the decision is not rolled back at the earliest.
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