AMU Approves Holi Festivities Following Student Requests
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Synopsis
After initially denying Holi celebrations, AMU administration has now permitted the festival on campus following student demands and external pressures.
Key Takeaways
- AMU initially denied Holi celebrations.
- Hindu students requested the festivities.
- University administration reversed its decision.
- Holi will be celebrated on March 13 and 14.
- Students expressed concerns over discrimination.
New Delhi, March 8 (NationPress) The administration of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), after initially rejecting requests for Holi festivities, has now granted permission for the celebration of the festival of colors on campus.
Previously, the university denied a request for the Holi Milan Samaroh on March 9 at the Non-Resident Students' Centre (NRSC) Hall. Hindu students had appealed to the administration for this celebration.
The university's response indicated that 'a new tradition cannot be introduced.'
However, in a recent statement, Brij Bhushan Singh, the provost of NRSC Hall, mentioned that 'any student is welcome to join and celebrate Holi on March 13 and 14 at the NRSC Club.'
Singh further noted that the NRSC Hall will be accessible to students for two days to allow them to 'play with colors and gulal.
Sources indicate that the university has reconsidered its stance in light of the sentiments expressed by students.
There were calls within AMU for students to be allowed to partake in Holi celebrations.
Reports also suggest that Hindu organizations and political figures had questioned the AMU's previous decision, which has now been reversed.
A controversy arose at AMU when the administration initially denied permission for Holi Milan celebrations on campus.
Some students alleged that the administration was showing bias against Hindus.
They threatened to escalate the matter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi if permission was not granted.
Permission was initially requested by a student on February 25, followed by a formal letter to university officials seeking approval for the Holi Milaan festival on March 9.
