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No one stopped them: Gargi College students recount ABVP row in chat with Rahul Gandhi
DU Gargi College students recounted that ABVP members allegedly entered the campus on April 17 after being denied entry, with reports of gate-breaking and police not stopping them. The row began on April 16 when a DUSU official entered with a flower garland and disrespected the principal. The students spoke with Rahul Gandhi about the ABVP row, the women’s reservation bill, and Manipur tensions, with Gandhi sharing a video of the chat.
Why It Matters
The account highlights campus political clashes and ongoing debates around women's representation and delimitation, reflecting broader political tensions in India's universities.
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Rahul Gandhi shares video of conversation with Gargi College students
April 26, 2026
During a conversation with Rahul Gandhi, Gargi College students discussed the ABVP row, the women's reservation bill, and tensions in Manipur. Gandhi shared a video of the chat and posted a message on X saying, 'Gen Z is our future'.
ABVP members force entry after denial of entry, gate-breaking incident
April 17, 2026
On April 17, Delhi University Students' Union president Aryan Maan and ABVP members allegedly forced entry into Gargi College after being denied entry under the rules surrounding men's entry; they sat outside the gate for professors, and the group allegedly broke the gate and entered the campus despite police presence.
DUSU Joint Secretary visits Gargi College with garland and disrespects the principal, triggering the row
April 16, 2026
On April 16, the Joint Secretary of Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) entered Gargi College premises with a flower garland and disrespected the principal, initiating the dispute as described by students.