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Police Detain Students as Mohan Bhagwat Visits Lucknow University

Demonstrators cited anger over UGC rules alongside allegations of preferential access for RSS events on campus.

Overview

  • Students linked to NSUI, Samajwadi Student Sabha, Bhim Army and the Indian Youth Congress raised 'Go Back Mohan Bhagwat' slogans and tried to approach the venue.
  • Police intervened with detentions, moved many protesters to the Eco Garden and used mild force to disperse crowds near campus gates.
  • Preemptive steps included early-morning action, with Samajwadi Student Sabha member Taukeel Ghazi placed under house arrest around 5 a.m.
  • Officials said the situation was brought under control and the RSS centenary programme at the university concluded on schedule as tensions later eased.
  • On a two-day Lucknow visit, Bhagwat attended additional events and said on the UGC issue that everyone should follow the law and seek changes through legal means.