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‘Do not involve me in political drama’: Pune student amid ABVP, NSUI clash
A student at Pune's COEP Technological University has appealed for calm and to be left out of political disputes after a clash between ABVP and NSUI workers. Police have booked over 60 people, and political leaders from both the BJP and Congress have traded accusations over the incident.
Student's plea highlights tensions after COEP clash
A student at Pune's COEP Technological University has publicly appealed to be left out of political disputes, speaking out in a video that circulated on Saturday, a day after a clash between the ABVP and NSUI on the campus.
In the video, the student thanked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his offer to meet her but declined, saying she was not in a state of mind to meet or talk. She said she should not be used for political purposes.
"I am a simple student not related to politics. I am also not related to any agitation. The ongoing issue damaged the atmosphere in COEP. Please free our campus from political activism and please do not involve me in any political drama," she said.
Clash and police complaints
The incident occurred on Friday night, a day before Gandhi's 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event, which was held on the campus on Saturday. Both the ABVP and NSUI have filed police complaints against each other.
A 19-year-old student, Malhar Patil, who is associated with the ABVP, lodged an FIR at the Shivajinagar police station on Saturday morning. Patil alleged that a girl student of COEP was pressured into giving a video statement to a news channel. When he and his ABVP colleagues went to the hostel to discuss the matter, they were allegedly attacked by 50-60 NSUI and Congress workers.
The police have booked at least 60 NSUI members in connection with the clash, according to the Times of India. The FIR, filed based on Patil's complaint, includes charges of rioting and assault under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the Maharashtra Police Act.
The NSUI and Congress have refuted the allegations and blamed the ABVP for the altercation. Police Inspector Amar Kalange confirmed that both parties have filed complaints against each other, and cross-complaints are being processed.
Political fallout
The clash has taken on political overtones, with the BJP and Congress trading accusations. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called the clash a "precursor" to Gandhi's visit, which he dismissed as "event management". He alleged that the Congress was trying to create a controversy to "relaunch" Gandhi.
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole countered that the BJP was acting out of fear because Gandhi's visit had garnered significant support from the youth. Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said the BJP should "introspect", alleging that the ruling party was unable to accept Gandhi's growing popularity.
In a separate development, a BJP leader, Navnath Ban, demanded an inquiry into the event's funding, claiming that large sums had been spent to bring in a crowd. Congress state unit head Harshvardhan Sapkal dismissed the claims as "totally false", asserting that students had arrived on their own from across the state.
Security measures and restrictions
Following the incident, Pune police have beefed up security at the campus and prohibited political leaders, activists, and office-bearers from entering the COEP campus and hostel for four days starting Saturday. An official order was issued under Section 163 of the Bombay Police Act, and violators will face action under Section 223 of the BNS.
The student's plea has brought attention to the tense atmosphere at the campus, with many hoping that the situation will be resolved peacefully.
How each outlet told it
The Indian Express
Framing: Emphasizes the student's plea to be left out of political drama, highlighting her personal request and the political clash context. — Neutral/balanced, with direct quotes from both sides and police.
Facts Included:
A clash occurred between ABVP and NSUI on Friday night, a day before Rahul Gandhi's student interaction in Pune.
Both parties filed police complaints against each other on Saturday.
A second video of the COEP girl student surfaced on Saturday, in which she thanked Rahul Gandhi but refused to meet him, stating she was not in a state of mind to meet or talk and should not be used for political drama.
She said: 'I am a simple student not related to politics... Please free our campus from political activism and please do not involve me in any political drama.'
A 19-year-old student, Malhar Patil, associated with ABVP, lodged an FIR at Shivajinagar police station against NSUI and Congress workers on Saturday morning.
Patil alleged that a girl student was pressured to give a video statement; when he and ABVP colleagues went to the hostel, 50-60 NSUI and Congress workers allegedly thrashed him.
Police booked Pushkar Abnave, Bhushan Ranbhare, Akshay Jain, Saurabh Amrale, Sagar Dhadwe, Prathamesh Abnave and about 50 other NSUI and Congress workers under BNS sections 115(2), 189(1), 189(2), 191(2), 352(1), 352 and Maharashtra Police Act sections.
ABVP alleged the girl student's video exposed Congress and NSUI, prompting workers to barge into COEP and cause a ruckus.
NSUI and Congress refuted ABVP's allegations and blamed ABVP for the altercation.
Police officer said NSUI and Congress workers filed cross-complaints; process of lodging FIR underway at Shivajinagar police station.
Police Inspector Amar Kalange confirmed both parties filed complaints.
Prathamesh Abnave, Maharashtra Youth Congress vice president, said the girl was tortured by ABVP goons, locked herself in a room, and that Youth Congress protested but police and ABVP were pressuring Congress workers.
Framing: Headline emphasizes political sparring between BJP and Congress over the clash, framing it as a partisan dispute. — Neutral but politically framed, quoting officials from both sides without explicit bias.
Facts Included:
Clash occurred on Friday night between NSUI and ABVP at COEP Technological University.
Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event on Saturday; security was beefed up at the hostel.
Pune police prohibited political leaders, activists, and office-bearers from entering COEP campus and hostel for four days from Saturday.
Police booked at least 60 NSUI members for rioting and assault.
CM Devendra Fadnavis called the clash a 'precursor' to Rahul Gandhi's visit, dismissing it as 'event management.' He alleged Congress was trying to create controversy to 'relaunch' Gandhi.
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole said BJP was acting out of fear because Gandhi's visit had garnered immense youth support.
Congress leader Nana Patole's statement: BJP was acting out of fear.
Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said BJP should 'introspect' and alleged ruling party was acting out of fear.
BJP leader (unnamed) alleged large sums spent on event; Congress leader Harshvardhan Sapkal refuted as 'totally false'.
Police registered case against Malhar Patil's complaint; FIR against 60 NSUI members under BNS sections including 115, 189, 351, 352.
Security was beefed up; four-day ban on political leaders entering COEP campus from Saturday, issued by DCP (special branch) Prashant Amrutkar under BNSS Section 163.
Ban lasts till Aug 26 midnight; violators face action under BNS Section 223.
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ClaimA clash occurred between ABVP and NSUI at COEP Technological University on Friday night, a day before Rahul Gandhi's student interaction in Pune.
ClaimA second video of the COEP girl student surfaced on Saturday, in which she thanked Rahul Gandhi but refused to meet him, stating she was not in a state of mind to meet or talk and should not be used for political drama.
ClaimThe COEP girl student said: 'I am a simple student not related to politics. I am also not related to any agitation. The ongoing issue damaged the atmosphere in COEP. Please free our campus from political activism and please do not involve me in any political drama.'
ClaimA 19-year-old student, Malhar Patil, associated with ABVP, lodged an FIR at Shivajinagar police station against NSUI and Congress workers on Saturday morning.
ClaimPatil alleged that a girl student was pressured to give a video statement; when he and ABVP colleagues went to the hostel, 50-60 NSUI and Congress workers allegedly thrashed him.
ClaimA police officer said NSUI and Congress workers filed cross-complaints against ABVP activists; the process of lodging the counter FIR was underway at Shivajinagar police station.
ClaimPrathamesh Abnave, vice president of Maharashtra Youth Congress, said a girl from COEP was tortured by ABVP goons, locked herself in a room, and that Youth Congress protested but police and ABVP were pressurizing Congress workers.
ClaimChief minister Devendra Fadnavis termed the Friday night clash a 'precursor' to Rahul Gandhi's visit, dismissing it as 'mere event management' and alleging Congress tried to create controversy to 'relaunch' Gandhi.
ClaimMaharashtra Congress president Nana Patole stated that the BJP was acting out of fear because Gandhi's visit had garnered immense support from the youth.
ClaimSenior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said the BJP should 'introspect', alleging the ruling party was unable to accept Gandhi's growing popularity.
ClaimCongress state unit head Harshvardhan Sapkal refuted claims of large sums being spent, calling them 'totally false' and asserting that students had arrived from across the state on their own.
ClaimThe order prohibiting political leaders from entering COEP campus was issued by DCP (special branch) Prashant Amrutkar under Section 163 of the BNSS following a request from the university administration.