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Situation worsens in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), VC threatens closure

Sentinel Digital Desk

Aligarh: The situation at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) seems to be worsening with students and the faculty toughening their stand and politicians adding more fuel to the raging fire. UP Labour Minister Raghuraj Singh stoked another controversy on Wednesday by saying that “anti-nationals will die a dog’s death”. “Kutte ki maut mare jayenge ye log jo deshdrohi ka kaam karte hain (Anti-nationals working against the country will die a dog’s death)” Singh said. He also said that the AMU would be renamed as Hindustan University. When contacted, Singh owned up his statements but insisted that they were for the “anti-nationals” but remained unrepentant about his treat to bury alive opponents. Former president of AMU Students’ Union (AMUSU) M. Salman Imtiaz said it reflected the mindset of the BJP which wanted to enter the AMU campus and interfere in it. (IANS)