Delhi University's Vice Chancellor, Yogesh Singh, has made a statement regarding the Manusmriti and delayed CUET results. On the matter of Manusmriti, he remarked, 'When proposals come up in the academic council meetings, they reach the VC, and we realized there was no necessity for this one. It was unnecessarily included. I haven't read Manusmriti, but if it hurts societal sentiments, what achievement lay in pursuing such things. As for the constitution, it bears no link since it was crafted in a different context for the nation.'
VC Singh indicated that the constitution ensured unity and integrity when over 500 states were amalgamated. 'Our admissions have commenced; for these courses, admissions don't proceed via CUET. Law and JEE mains classes will start from August 1. It seems we have to accelerate the admission process if results are delayed,' he added.
He stated a desire to conduct CUET exams twice a year from the next academic year. 'There should be a second chance for students if their first attempt goes awry,' he hopes.
The Vice Chancellor unequivocally rejected the proposal to incorporate Manusmriti into law student curricula. He assured that no chapters related to Manusmriti would be taught. The Congress has demanded legal action against those responsible for tabling the proposal.
Demand for Legal Action Against Manusmriti Proposal Backers
The opposition Congress is vigorously attacking the issue. Rajesh Lilothia, the head of the Congress SC department, said, 'If repeated attempts to meddle with Dr. Ambedkar's constitution occur, every constitution protector and citizen within this country will oppose. We will respond robustly and protests across the nation will endure. We are not satisfied with the proposal's withdrawal; we don't trust their word. We want legal proceedings against the faculty members who proposed it, to ensure they are penalized and deterred from future attempts.'
