"Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar, Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar": Seven students of the Vellore Institute of Technology in Bhopal were asked to cough up ₹5000 as a penalty for reciting Hanuman Chalisa in their hostel rooms, students protest against the decision
About seven students of the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) have been asked to cough up ₹5000 as a penalty for reciting Hanuman Chalisa in their hostel rooms. The incident took place on the Bhopal campus of the institute. As per reports, 20 students had collectively recited the Hindu devotional hymns in their room.
Following a complaint by students of other classes, the college management clamped down on seven second-year students. A notice was sent, asking them to pay ₹5000 as a fine for leading the ‘Hanuman Chalisa recital program.’
The development was confirmed to Bhaskar by a senior VIT official. He claimed that individuals are at liberty to perform puja in their rooms. The official warned that group events could not be conducted even inside hostel rooms without seeking prior permission.
The college management has also sought a report from the hostel warden. The second-year students have launched a protest against the decision of VIT Bhopal. They have accused their juniors of ratting them out.
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MP Home Minister reassures students
This has promoted even the State government to take cognizance of the matter. While speaking about the development, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra assured the students that the college would not impose fines on them.
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He added that the state government's stance had been communicated to the college. “No fine will be imposed; we have informed the college. If Hanuman Chalisa is not chanted in Hindustan, where will it be?… We can make students understand…,” Mishra emphasized.
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