NEW DELHI: It was on February 12, around 2 PM at the Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi, a female journalist, Ruchi Tiwari, associated with the YouTube channel Breaking Opinion, was allegedly assaulted. The incident once again exposes the violent character of Left-affiliated student organisations, which otherwise claim to champion freedom of expression across universities in the country.
It is noteworthy that during an ongoing protest at the Faculty of Arts campus, when the journalist questioned Left-wing students, she was reportedly manhandled by individuals linked to these groups. Such elements have historically displayed violent tendencies, and many of those involved are reportedly not even bona fide students of the University of Delhi.
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ABVP Delhi State Secretary Sarthak Sharma stated that an attack on the media, considered the fourth pillar of democracy, is highly unfortunate. He said that the history of Left-wing politics has been marked by the encouragement of violence and that students of the University of Delhi have decisively rejected such ideologies. Frustrated by their declining relevance, these groups are resorting to new tactics to remain in the media spotlight. The cowardly act of manhandling a woman journalist reflects their true character.
ABVP has demanded strict action from Delhi Police and the University of Delhi administration against those responsible for this misconduct.
