Jawharlal Nehru University (JNU) is likely to come up with a wall of fame for its alumni from the three Armed forces who were martyred while serving the nation. Also, the university is to have some Army tanks on display to instill feelings of nationalism and patriotism among students.
These suggestions have been made by a group of ex-servicemen who came to meet the Vice-Chancellor on Tuesday amid a row which the university is deliberating upon.
“The ex-servicemen made certain suggestions to the VC on Tuesday, including setting up of a hall of fame and displaying certain Army tanks on campus. We found those suggestions to be good and will consider them to give the students a feeling of pride for nation and patriotism,” JNU Registrar Bhupinder Zutshi said.
The Registrar also said the concerns of students and teachers about the probe panel for the February 9 event have also been addressed by adding two members. While he maintained that the varsity has received messages from across the country seeking firm action, he claimed that no communications have been received from global varsities condemning the administration’s role.
“Our jawans die on borders to protect the country and if any demands are raised for beaking the country in parts, it is anti-national. US Ambassador has been saying things about freedom of expression but will his country allow events hailing Osama Bin laden in their universities,” Retd Major General GD Bakshi said.
General RK Malhotra said, “Nationalism has two components the people and territory. Any division of either of two is anti-national. Terrorism does not begin with guns but with polluted thoughts and such events on universities are not about freedom of expression but planned controversies.