Controversy Erupts at Ghaziabad's ABES College Over Cultural Fest 'Jai Shri Ram' Incident
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a recent controversy that has sparked widespread uproar, ABES Engineering College in Ghaziabad has suspended two faculty members following an incident involving the chanting of 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans during a cultural fest. The suspension came in response to a video that went viral on social media, depicting a professor asking a student to leave the stage after chanting the slogan.
Mamata Gautam, a teacher from ABES Engineering college in Ghaziabad expelled a student from stage for greeting audience with "Jai Shree Ram". The student was about to perform at the College Cultural Fest.
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The action was confirmed by ABES Engineering College's director, Sanjay Kumar Singh, who stated in a video message that the faculty members in question, Mamata Gautam and Shweta Sharma, have been suspended based on a report submitted by a probe committee.
Mr. Singh explained, "A video came to my notice yesterday after which a probe committee was formed. The committee was asked to submit a report soon. Within 24 hours, the report was submitted, and based on that, two faculty members have been suspended with immediate effect for their inappropriate behavior."
Both faculty members, Mamata Gautam and Shweta Sharma, have been suspended from ABES Engineering College following the investigation- Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (ABES Engineering)
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The controversy began when a video emerged, showing a professor at ABES college instructing a student to leave the stage after chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans during a cultural fest. Another video from the same event circulated, with another teacher warning students against chanting the same slogan.
To address the situation, the Director of ABES Engineering College, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, issued a statement, saying, "A video has come to my cognizance where some students and faculty members were seen having a disagreement on a topic. An inquiry committee has been formed, and action will be taken once the matter is probed. As far as the students are concerned, college authority will not take any action against them."
The incident has led to a significant public reaction, with right-wing outfits expressing their concerns, and heavy police forces being deployed at the college. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter, promising suitable action.
Hindu groups have also called for action against the college authorities, and BJP leaders have voiced their concerns regarding the incident.
In the midst of the controversy, a video featuring a woman who claims to be Dr. Mamata Gautam, one of the suspended professors, has surfaced on social media. In the video, she maintains that she did not object to the 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan and that the student was removed from the stage due to an argument. She further highlighted her 'Sanatani' roots and expressed that she is being unfairly targeted by an online mob.
The situation remains under investigation, with ongoing discussions surrounding the incident and the response from various parties involved.
