Despite the varsity’s administration not giving them the requisite permissions to screen the BBC documentary, India: The Modi Question, students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University squared off with the authorities. High drama ensued as students gathered to watch the film, but alleged that the authorities switched off electricity and internet access on the campus at the time of the screening.
Hours after the screening was halted, later in the night, students gathered for the viewing alleged that student members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vishwa Parishad pelted stones at them, and caused physical harm to a few students.