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DU and JNU Academics Rally Behind SIR in Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 07:01 PM
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Prominent faculty members from Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University publicly voiced their support for the SIR initiative, highlighting academic solidarity in the capital.
Academics from Delhi University (DU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have publicly expressed their backing for the SIR initiative. The faculty members released a joint statement affirming their belief in the objectives pursued by SIR and underscoring the role of academia in societal discourse.
In the statement, the scholars highlighted that supporting SIR aligns with the universities' commitment to intellectual freedom and public engagement. They called for constructive dialogue and urged other educational institutions to consider similar positions.
The move has drawn attention across Delhi's academic circles, with several student groups noting the endorsement as a sign of growing consensus among senior scholars. No official response from SIR representatives has been reported yet.
In the statement, the scholars highlighted that supporting SIR aligns with the universities' commitment to intellectual freedom and public engagement. They called for constructive dialogue and urged other educational institutions to consider similar positions.
The move has drawn attention across Delhi's academic circles, with several student groups noting the endorsement as a sign of growing consensus among senior scholars. No official response from SIR representatives has been reported yet.