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'Modi-Shah's Graves Will Be Dug': Objectionable Slogans Against PM Modi and Amit Shah at JNU - Viral Video Sparks Controversy

1/07/2026 03:42:00 PM
'Modi-Shah's Graves Will Be Dug': Objectionable Slogans Against PM Modi and Amit Shah at JNU - Viral Video Sparks Controversy

'Modi-Shah's Graves Will Be Dug': Objectionable Slogans Against PM Modi and Amit Shah at JNU - Viral Video Sparks Controversy

Background of the Incident

New Delhi: The prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi is once again embroiled in controversy. It is alleged that some students shouted objectionable slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah outside the Sabarmati Hostel late on Tuesday night.
A 35-second video of this incident has gone viral on social media, where slogans such as "Modi-Shah's graves will be dug in JNU land" can be clearly heard. These protests occurred after the Supreme Court rejected the bail applications of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. During the protest, students shouted slogans not only against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah but also against entrepreneur Gautam Adani.
The event was organized by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) as a vigil titled "A Night of Resistance with Guerilla Dhaba" to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the January 5, 2020, violence on the JNU campus. Around 30-35 students gathered outside the Sabarmati Hostel, where the slogans were raised.

University Administration's Response

The JNU administration has taken serious cognizance of the incident and vowed the strictest action against the involved students, including suspension, expulsion, and permanent debarment. They described the slogans as highly objectionable, provocative, and inflammatory, inconsistent with democratic dissent and violative of the JNU Code of Conduct.
JNU has written to the Delhi Police requesting the registration of an FIR. The university's security department highlighted that the slogans amounted to direct contempt of the Supreme Court and had the potential to disrupt public order and campus harmony.

Police Action and Investigation

Delhi Police have received a complaint from JNU's Chief Security Officer and are examining it. Although no official complaints were initially received, sources indicate that police may take suo motu cognizance given the seriousness of the matter to prevent escalation.

Political and Public Reactions

BJP leaders have strongly condemned the slogans, calling them anti-national and linking them to the 'tukde-tukde gang'. Union Minister Giriraj Singh suggested trying such individuals for treason. Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu stated that hatred should not be part of anyone's life and slogans against elected leaders do not help.
JNUSU defended the event as a peaceful vigil to remember the 2020 attacks, stating that the slogans were ideological and not personal attacks. However, the incident has sparked widespread debate on social media about free speech versus sedition.

Sources and References

Disclosure

This article is compiled based on reports published in various credible media outlets.