Why students protested against BJP leader's visit to Panjab University
India
Things got heated at Panjab University during a lecture on Sikh gurus, organized by a group of students, that featured BJP leader Iqbal Singh Lalpura.
Many students felt the event pushed political views into university life and called for the campus to stay neutral.
Bigger picture: This protest reflects larger issues
This protest isn't just about one event: it taps into bigger questions about politics in education.
With the next Punjab assembly elections due in 2027, students are worried about political groups using universities for their own agendas.
The debate now is whether campuses should be strictly apolitical or open to all kinds of discussions, even if they're political.