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Indefinite Sit-In Demands Ajmera Resignation After Student Rustication

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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SRFTI vice-chancellor Santosh Ajmera rusticated six students and ordered hostel evacuations after campus attacks.
Students were attacked on September 27 by Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat and on October 4 by Hindu Jagran Manch.
Police entered the campus on October 27 after a torch rally, made no arrests, and remain stationed.
Students have staged an indefinite sit-in since October 12 demanding Ajmera’s resignation and revocation of rustication.

History

On May 4 1970, Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on anti-Vietnam demonstrators at Kent State University, killing four and wounding nine after 28 guardsmen discharged about 61 rounds in 13 seconds. The incident, condemned by President Richard Nixon and Governor James Rhodes, sparked a nationwide student strike that shut more than 450 campuses and mobilized over 4 million students.

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On May 4 1970, Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on anti-Vietnam demonstrators at Kent State University, killing four and wounding nine after 28 guardsmen discharged about 61 rounds in 13 seconds. The incident, condemned by President Richard Nixon and Governor James Rhodes, sparked a nationwide student strike that shut more than 450 campuses and mobilized over 4 million students.

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