New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Several students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Tuesday staged protests against Vice-Chancellor Shanti Shri Dhulipudi Pandit over her purported remarks dismissing the UGC regulations as "irrational" and "unnecessary", alleging casteist undertones in her statements. The protests followed reports of late-night attacks by ABVP members on student demonstrators.

In a statement, the All India Students Association (AISA) said, "As the forces of Manuvad unleash a united attack against social justice, the legacy of Ambedkar must prevail!"

Referring to the VC's comments, AISA added, "The JNU VC who had earlier expressed great pride over her association with the RSS confirmed her party line and spoke up, dismissing t...