Congress leader alleges IIM Jammu threatens students with fine for skipping Modi birthday event
Syed Naseer Hussain said IIM Jammu is demanding explanations from students who missed a ceremony for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, warning of a Rs 500 fine.
The Congress figure claimed the institute issued a notice to any student who did not attend the celebration of Narendra Modi's birthday, stating they must respond or face a Rs 500 penalty. He presented this as an example of political pressure on academic bodies. No official comment from the institute was included. The allegation was made in New Delhi on Saturday.
Why it matters
It shows how political disputes can spill into academic settings, affecting student freedoms.
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