Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, who was landed up in Delhi to promote her new upcoming venture called “Chapaak”, on Tuesday visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus to express her full support with the students who were beaten up in the violence two days ago.
However, she left without addressing the crowd.
Padukone mainly reached the university campus at around 7.40 pm and made her presence marked by attending a public meeting, called by the JNU Teacher's Association and JNU Students'.
Even Padukone remained silent in standing as former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar raised his slogans; when she then left by the time current president Aishe Ghosh started to speak.
Ghosh, who was also assaulted on campus on Sunday, mainly criticised the actor's decision to not address the crowd. All the actors and actresses who rightly serve India with haing a strong position, they must also do speak up and also stand up for the right”" said Ghosh.
JNUTA secretary Surajit Majumdar said Padukone came to express solidarity with the students.
Padukone on Monday said she feels really proud that people have finally come out and raised their voice without feeling any sort of fear inside them, they raised their voices in reference to the protests against the amended Citizenship Act, the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and violence in JNU.
“If we want to see good change in life and society, it is very important that a point of view be put forward," and take action of it.” she also added.
A group of masked men and women had already stormed the JNU campus in south Delhi on Sunday and intentionally targeted and beaten up students in three hostels, unleashing mayhem with sticks, stones and even iron rods, mainly hitting inmates and breaking windows, furniture and personal belongings. They also attacked a women's hostel.
We also demand the removal of V-C, identification of those who attacked students, and also rollback of fee hike," said Yechury.
China was careful in the report! Told to be ready for 'war' with America
Beijing: An internal report has warned that anti-China sentiment is at its peak globally. According to Reuters, the report warns that China (China) is facing increasing malice in the wake of the
Will you celebrate Holi and Eid amid restrictions? The central government wrote this advice to all the states by writing a letter
The Union Additional Health Secretary has written a letter to the Chief Secretaries of all the states and union territories of the country to consider the restrictions during festivals like Holi,
Submarine Missing: Pakistani billionaire was on board with his son on the submarine that went to see the wreckage of Titanic, search continues
A submarine used to show tourists the wreckage of the Titanic has gone missing in the Atlantic Ocean. A campaign is being run to save the tourists aboard. It is being told that there were five people
5G Promises 100 Mbps Speed: Even if you get half, 4 times than 4G… but 700% less than South Korea's 432 Mbps
Just as Reliance's entry in the 4G market had revolutionized the internet in India, Adani Group's entry in the 5G auction has again raised the expectations of the common man and the market turmoil. 5G
Mumbai will clash with Lucknow today: MI won 6 out of 9 matches at Brabourne Stadium, Krunal will play against Mumbai Indians for the first time
Today is Super Saturday in IPL. The first match of the day will be played between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. This match will be held at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. The current tournament
Shooting Updates: The shooting of Spain schedule of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's film 'Pathan' will end by March 27
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are shooting for their upcoming film 'Pathan' in Spain. The couple is currently shooting for a song on the island of Mallorca, Spain. He will then travel to Cadiz
Suryakumar Yadav may get a place in the team for the Test series against Bangladesh, but it is difficult for Jadeja to be fit
According to sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is finding it difficult to be fit for the Test series against Bangladesh starting December 14.
Varun's target on Yogi-Modi's rally: Said - imposing curfew at night and calling lakhs of people in rallies during the day, this is beyond comprehension
BJP MP from Pilibhit, Varun Gandhi is constantly attacking his party. On Monday, once again, by tweeting, he targeted CM Yogi's decision to impose night curfew in the state.
Qatar: Relief to eight Indians sentenced to death in Qatar, will take next step after legal consultation
After an appellate court in Qatar commuted the death sentence awarded to eight former Indian Navy officers to life imprisonment, India on Friday said the next step in the case would be taken after
Shah Rukh Khan Birthday: Shah Rukh Khan fulfilled the wish of his fans at midnight, and gave this special surprise on his birthday.
Shah Rukh Khan Birthday 2023: Hindi cinema's veteran actor Shah Rukh Khan is celebrating his 58th birthday today i.e. on 2nd November. There is always a lot of excitement among Shahrukh Khan's fans
