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Teachers Unions Organise a Joint Press Conference “against unlawful arrest of Dr. Ali Khan Mahmudabad and witch-hunt of public intellectuals”
On May 20th, Tuesday, academics across public universities of Delhi (Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Ambedkar University, and others) banded together at the Press Club of India in New Delhi for a press conference in support of Professor Khan.
The Edict
May 21
The Anatomy of a Professor’s Arrest: 48 Hours of Ali Khan Mahmudabad
On Sunday, 18th May 2025, Prof. Ali Khan Mahmudabad — Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science at Ashoka University — was arrested from his temporary residence in Delhi by Haryana Police officials.
Prof. Ali Khan Mahmudabad Arrested in Connection with the HSCW Case
Prof. Khan, who was summoned by the Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) on Monday, 12th May 2025 following a controversial Facebook post, has been arrested by Delhi Police, sources confirmed this morning.
The Edict
May 18
“A New Form of Censorship and Harassment:” Prof. Ali Khan Summoned by The Haryana Women’s Commission for Facebook Post
On Thursday, 8th May 2025, Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Head of Department and Associate Professor of Political Science and History at...
The Edict
May 16
Racial Slur at APL sparks Protest, Students demand Accountability
On Wednesday, 30th April 2025, The North East Collective (NE Col) conducted a sit-in protest to address a recent incident of racial abuse against a Northeastern student during the Ashoka Premier League (APL).
Registrar Revokes Cross-Access Rights Without Due Process, Blindsiding Students and CADI Reps
Sharmistha Shivhare reports on the recent revocation of two students' cross-access privileges by the Registrar's Office, bypassing the Committee Against Disciplinary Infractions (CADI).
Sharmistha Shivhare
Apr 27
Students Divided after CLM proposes to change shuttle boarding point from Jahangirpuri for safety reasons
Citing safety concerns, the Campus Life Ministry (CLM), in collaboration with the Transport Team, proposed shifting the university’s designated metro station from Jahangirpuri to Rohini Sector 18-19 last month.
Several students have reported harassment cases and phone thefts in Jahangirpuri. These incidents occurred during the walk from the metro station to the shuttle boarding/drop-off point, roughly 214 meters, according to The Edict’s estimations.
Harsh Choudhary
Apr 22
“Gate Bandh:” Investigating Worsening Conditions of Ashoka’s Housekeeping Workers
On 4th November 2024, over a 100 housekeeping staff, along with student representatives from Democracy Collective (DEMCOL) and United Student Front (USF) gathered in the basement of Academic Block 1 (AC-01) to address the gate bandh of Samay Julana* a male housekeeping supervisor following an accusation of misbehaviour by Neha Talwar*, a female supervisor.
Not Quite Anyone’s Tempo: Ashoka’s Music Room Woes
Ahead of Vistaar's 2025 iteration of Battle of the Bands, Tanisha Pandey (UG'28) reports on the deteriorating state of Ashoka's Music Room.
Tanisha Pandey
Mar 28
Two demands, Six hours: Security Workers and Students protest pay cuts
Security workers at Ashoka University, along with many students, gathered outside Gate 1 on 8th March, 2025 beginning at 6 a.m. to...
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