Aligarh, Oct. 17 -- A Hindu student at Aligarh Muslim University, Akhil Kaushal, has written a letter to the Vice Chancellor seeking permission to celebrate Diwali on campus with Deepotsav, fireworks, and sweets.

While the administration does not prohibit celebrations, the event may be delayed due to cleaning requirements after a major programme on October 17.

Speaking to reporters, student Akhil Kaushal said, "I have written a letter to the vice chancellor of AMU requesting him to grant us permission to organize a program to celebrate Diwali. The program will include Deepotsav, fireworks, and sweets distribution. We needed permission because we are bona fide students of this university, and to organize any big event, we require the uni...