A Delhi University student has been suspended by Ramanujan College after allegations emerged that he offered female students money, gifts, and other incentives to accompany Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to a music concert in Ahmedabad. The case surfaced following purported WhatsApp conversations that allegedly detail the offers, triggering responses from two major student organisations.

The Suspension and Its Terms

Anas Khan, identified as a former vice-president of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), was suspended by Ramanujan College on 6 November 2026 following a preliminary inquiry by the college's Proctorial Committee. The inquiry was initiated on the basis of a complaint alleging that Khan had attempted to persuade female students to travel to Ahmedabad for the concert by offering financial and other benefits.

Under the suspension order, Khan is barred from participating in regular academic and extracurricular activities until 1 February 2027. The order does, however, permit him to sit his scheduled university examinations during the suspension period.

What the Alleged WhatsApp Messages Contained

According to the Delhi unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the purported messages included offers of concert outings, travel arrangements, and financial incentives directed at female students. The students reportedly approached were in the 17–18 age group, described as first-year or fresher students — a detail that has drawn particular concern from both student bodies.

NSUI Distances Itself, Condemns the Alleged Conduct

The NSUI clarified that Khan had already been suspended from the organisation during the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections over alleged anti-organisational activities and indiscipline — before the present allegations came to light. The organisation maintained that any alleged individual actions by him should not be attributed to it.

NSUI National Media In-charge Ravi Pandey stated that the organisation has consistently upheld the dignity, safety, and rights of women students. Pandey called for 'an impartial and transparent investigation' and stressed that strict action should be taken against anyone found guilty.

ABVP Demands Probe, Raises Past Allegations

The ABVP expressed concern over the allegations and demanded a 'fair, transparent and time-bound probe' into the matter, calling for appropriate action based on the investigation's findings. The organisation also raised the sexual harassment allegations reported in 2018 against Firoz Khan, who was then serving as NSUI National President. Firoz Khan had subsequently resigned from the post following the controversy and an inquiry initiated by the Congress leadership.

Notably, this episode comes amid ongoing scrutiny of student political organisations' conduct on Delhi University campuses, where allegations of misuse of institutional access against women students have surfaced periodically. The college's Proctorial Committee inquiry is ongoing, and a final decision on further disciplinary action is awaited.