AMU Students Question Stoppage of Azaan on Loudspeakers During High-Profile Visit

Aligarh Muslim University faces controversy after students alleged Azaan on loudspeakers was stopped during a political visit on June 22. Student activist Syed Kaif Hasan called the alleged ban unprecedented, questioning the administration's authority. The university denied issuing any order restricting the religious practice. The incident sparked wider debate about institutional autonomy, transparency, and political influence.