JNU VC's Remarks on 'Permanent Victimhood' Spark Complaint and Student Protests

JNU Vice-Chancellor Pandit, in a February 16 podcast, criticized the concept of 'permanent victimhood' in the context of caste-based discrimination, comparing it to narratives about Black communities and Dalits. She argued that portraying groups as permanent victims or oppressors is counterproductive. Following these remarks, the JNU Students' Union ex-president filed a complaint with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, alleging anti-Dalit bias. Security measures, including RAF deployment, were reported ahead of student protests.