DAVV Student Poll Protest Turns Violent, Gate Damaged; 10 Booked In Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh experienced a tense situation at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya's (DAVV) RNT Marg campus on Wednesday when a student protest demanding immediate union elections turned violent. Protesters, led by student leader Virendra Singh Gurjar, tore down the university's main channel gate, damaged property near Maa Ahilya's statue, and forcibly entered the campus.

The protest began with a bicycle rally from IPS Academy to the RNT Marg campus, where students demanded that union elections be held in September and that the dates be announced immediately. They argued that union elections offer a platform for addressing student grievances and ensuring representation.

As protesters approached the Vice Chancellor's office, university employees attempted to halt their entry, resulting in verbal confrontations and brief scuffles. In response, Vice Chancellor Rakesh Singhai met with student representatives and reportedly assured them verbally that elections would be held in September. However, the university has yet to make an official announcement regarding the election dates.

Protesters threatened to escalate their agitation if the dates were not announced promptly, leaving the campus with several bicycles abandoned. Following a complaint by university administration, police registered an FIR against 10 students, including Gurjar. Authorities are also investigating allegations that a black car was brought to the campus during the protest and its registration plates tampered with inside the university premises.

Police are reviewing CCTV footage to confirm the allegations and determine the circumstances surrounding the vehicle.