179 APU Professors Seek Student Suspension Revocation Over Kunan Poshpora Discussion

179 Azim Premji University professors demanded reversing a two-year student suspension linked to a Kunan Poshpora discussion. The student faced punishment after a February 24, 2026 violent incident involving alleged ABVP campus vandalism. Educators argued the penalty was excessive, undermined academic freedom, and discouraged essential debates. They noted students develop critical thinking through such engagement. Conversely, the university maintained disciplinary rules were violated. Accusations surfaced that the administration failed to address ABVP violence while penalizing students for alleged failure to de-escalate, sparking widespread condemnation from academics, alumni, and groups advocating for student rights.