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Water Thrown at Historian S Irfan Habib During Delhi University Talk

No formal complaint has reached Delhi University despite viral video and competing claims.

Overview

  • Video from the DU Arts Faculty shows a bucket of water hurled at Habib near Gate 4 during AISA’s People’s Literature Festival, with a dustbin thrown moments later.
  • AISA alleged ABVP members staged a planned disruption to sabotage the programme, an accusation ABVP called completely baseless and misleading.
  • Habib said the water fell on him but the bucket did not strike him, calling the incident unprecedented in his DU visits before continuing his speech.
  • University officials said they have not received any complaint and indicated the administration would look into the matter.
  • The student-organised festival spotlighted caste and equity debates, including calls to implement the proposed UGC Equity Regulations 2026.