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flag A former JNU student leader accused the vice chancellor of casteist remarks in a Feb. 16 podcast, prompting a formal complaint, protests, and a national debate on caste and free speech.

flag Former JNUSU President Dhananjay filed a complaint with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes in February 2026, accusing JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit of making offensive remarks about Dalits during a podcast on February 16, claiming the comments incited hatred and violated the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. flag The complaint calls for an independent investigation, legal action, and her removal, noting she has not apologized. flag Pandit denies the allegations, saying her comments were misrepresented and taken out of context, particularly in relation to the UGC’s proposed 2026 Equity Regulations. flag She has received support from faculty members who accuse student groups of distorting discourse. flag The incident has triggered campus protests demanding her resignation, intensifying debate over caste, free speech, and accountability at JNU.

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