AISA protests against the lack of buses
AISA in Harappanahalli staged a protest at the KSRTC bus depot on September 9, which resulted in an additional bus for a specific route. They also highlighted the lack of buses in the Taluk and the concerns related with overcrowding in buses.
Dayananda Sagar University students protest against poor living conditions in hostel
Hundreds of students staged late-night protests at the S-Residences Hostel in Dayananda Sagar University, Harohalli campus. They highlighted the lack of basic amenities like clean drinking water, WiFi, and a hygienic environment, despite paying approximately ₹3 lakh in annual hostel fees. They held a protest on August 26th, and upon not having their demands met by the 5-day deadline given by the university, they protested again on 1st September.
Students in Pondicherry University protest against ABVP attack during film screening on political prisoners
On 25th September, a screening of the documentary on Umar Khalid, organised in PU, was disrupted by ABVP goons who beat up students, assaulted female students, and burnt images of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and Afzal Guru. Students protested against the attack, screened the documentary, and continued to resist the goons, despite the aloofness from the campus security and police.
SRFTI protest the misuse of campus for the Sangh Parivar’s activities
On 27th September, an event organised by Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (RSS’s consumer forum wing) organised an event inside SRFTI’s auditorium. The students there objected to the use of the campus premises for political event. The RSS goons responded with serious attacks on the students, injuring many. There was ination from the college management and the police. A false narrative of disrespect of Vivekananda’s photo is being peddled by the Godi media to divert attention from the assault on students.
Adivasi students of Maharashtra demand of accountability at government institutions
After a 40 day long sit-in protest in Nashik, hundreds of students and activists from Sakal Adivasi Vidyarthi Andolan Kruti Samiti (SAVAKS) have begun the ‘Tribal Gen Z Ulgulan’ march against Maharashtra tribal development minister Ashok Uike. It is a 180km march from Nashik to Mumbai, starting September 28. They demand better facilities at government tribal schools and hostels among other core issues.
IIT Bombay students protest against student suicide
Massive student protests erupted at IIT Bombay for more than a week. This was due to the suicide of a 20-year-old Dalit student. His parents have stated that he had experienced caste-discrimination from his professor which added to his mental stress. This is the third case of student suicide at IIT Bombay this year alone. Curently, the student’s parents have began an indefinite sit-in and hunger strike at Azad Maidan Mumbai demanding the arrest of the accused Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla.
Delhi University students take to the streets following the collapse of a PG in Satya Niketan
Student unions staged major protests across Delhi University on September 7, to demand accountability following a deadly multi-storey paying guest (PG) building collapse in Satya Niketan that killed seven people and injured many. They demanded the resignation of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner, strict action against illegal or unverified PGs lacking fire and structural safety audits, increased compensation for victims’ families, and more official university hostels.
Delhi University students rise in rage against the sexual harassment of a minor at Aastha Kunj
On September 23, students of Lady Shri Ram and other DU colleges took to the streets following the horrifying case of gangrape of a minor inside Aastha Kunj park. This turned into solidarity marches and midnight walks across the nation, including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad.
