Lucknow University (LU) on Monday expelled three students with immediate effect on charges of disrupting the movement of the vice-chancellor (VC) and attempting to damage his vehicle. The students are Prem Prakash Yadav (MA I Hindi), Shashi Prakash alias Prince Prakash (MA I public administration), and Harshit Shukla (LLB III-year sem II). Prem Yadav is a member of the Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha, while Prince and Harshit are members of the National Students Union of India.
Incident Details
The incident took place on April 28 when students were protesting against a fee hike in some courses. The students had gone to meet the VC, but when they were not allowed by the proctorial board, they tried to stop the VC's vehicle. Following the incident, LU authorities lodged an FIR against the three students and placed them under suspension. A probe was also ordered, which on completion, recommended their expulsion and a ban on future admissions.
Student Reaction
Describing their expulsion as unfair and an attempt to silence dissenting voices, the students stated that they were exercising their democratic right to protest. They said they will challenge the decision in court.
