Manish Sisodia Reaches Out To Ambedkar University Student, Gets Her Fine Cancelled

Mr Sisodia, who is also Delhi’s Education Minister, said no action should be taken against any student for expressing their views, which may be different from the government or the university, unless it is against the social fabric, or against constitutional values.

A few days after Ambedkar University Delhi’s (AUD) decision to impose a fine of Rs 5,000 on a student for allegedly posting “derogatory remarks” against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the annual convocation held in December last year, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed the Principal Secretary, Higher Education, to ensure that her fine is cancelled and that she faces no further punishment for her remarks. Ambedkar University row-Kejriwal Govt to ensure fine against the student is cancelled & she faces no action"No student should be punished for exercising their right to Free Speech.The matter should've been brought to our notice before initiating any action"- Dy CM @msisodia pic.twitter.com/9slnKY1OiE Mr Sisodia, who is also Delhi’s Education Minister, said no action should be taken against any student for expressing their views, which may be different from the government or the university, unless it is against the social fabric or against constitutional values. The Delhi Deputy CM said universities should be a safe place for students to voice their opinions and no student should be punished for exercising their right to free speech within the university space. “This is not the vision I have for my country or any (of) our universities. If voices of criticism and dissent can not be expressed against political leaders in our country, then we are no longer a democracy but a dictatorship,” Mr Sisodia said.