Namaz and Hanuman Chalisa Protests Spark Tensions at Lucknow University Campus

A controversy at Lucknow University arose after Muslim students offered namaz at the 19th-century Lal Baradari mosque on campus, which had been sealed by the administration citing safety concerns. This led to protests by Hindu groups like Bajrang Dal and VHP, who recited the Hanuman Chalisa at the site, prompting police to deploy heavy security and detain some protesters. Thirteen students received notices to maintain peace, with authorities emphasizing law and order amid ongoing tensions and political reactions.