Students Defy Demolition: 'Our Futures Are at Risk'

Students at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, are protesting an order to demolish 38 of its 40 buildings due to alleged unauthorized construction. They demand the order's withdrawal, arguing it threatens the education of nearly 3,000 students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those studying professional courses. The protest is indefinite until the order is revoked or a satisfactory resolution is reached. The Rampur Development Authority issued the order, giving the university 15 days to remove the structures or face demolition.