Gujarat University Faces Debate Over Campus Religious Practices and Student Procession Clash
At Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, a professor has urged the Vice-Chancellor to ban religious rituals such as pujas and aartis on campus, citing concerns over secularism after a lamp-lighting ceremony during orientation. Separately, two student groups clashed during Ganesh Chaturthi processions, resulting in injuries and police FIRs. One procession had police permission, while the other did not. University officials have not commented on the incident, and investigations are ongoing.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indianexpress broke this story on 11 Sept, 04:37 pm. Other outlets followed.