Centre to provide security to JNUSU president Kanhaiya

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday sought security for JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar in view of two “rewards” announced by two persons on his life and for chopping off his tongue. The government has on its part stated that adequate protection will be provided to Kanhaiya.

The Congress leader pointed out the grim situation and said one Adarsh Sharma of Purvanchal Sena had put up posters announcing reward of Rs 11 lakh for anyone who kills Kanhiaya Kumar.

Azad also said Kuldeep Varshnay, a BJP Yuva Morcha leader, had also announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for cutting off Kumar’s tongue. “Provide security to Kanhaiya  Kumar. His life is in danger,” Azad said.

He said first fake videos were circulated against the student leader and then he was booked under charges of sedation. “When he is out on bail, there is conspiracy to kill him,” he said. He also sought strict action against those who made fake videos.  

MoS for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said adequate security will be given to Kanhaiya Kumar. He also said BJP took immediate action Varshnay.

Regarding the alleged fake videos, Naqvi said investigation was on. Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien too said there should be investigation into the fake video matter.

Meanwhile, Allahabad University was at the centre of a row that escalated with eight Opposition parties targeting HRD Minister Smriti Irani over alleged harassment of its Student's Union President, accusing her of acting like ABVP's “patron saint”.