Delhi University considers dropping controversial courses
Delhi University's Political Science department is looking to remove or change several MA courses about Pakistan, China, Islam, and political violence.
This follows a directive after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, asking departments to cut content seen as glorifying Pakistan.
Courses like "Pakistan and the World" and "China's Role in the Contemporary World" are among those on the chopping block.
Faculty say changes hurt academic freedom
Many faculty members are pushing back, saying these changes hurt academic freedom and limit students' understanding of real-world issues—especially India's ties with neighbors like Pakistan and China.
As Dr. Monami Sinha put it, these topics help students grasp foreign policy challenges.
Others warn that skipping tough subjects could leave grads less prepared for today's complex world.
The debate highlights ongoing tensions between politics and what gets taught in classrooms.