Delhi University protests: Students claim discrimination against those enrolled in School of Open Learning Protests broke out at Delhi University on Friday after students accused the institution of discriminating against those enrolled in the School of Open Learning (SOL), who were allegedly excluded from a university job fair. The dispute centered on a notice for the event that reportedly specified eligibility only for regular undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD students, and alumni, leaving SOL students out. Student groups claimed the exclusion reflected a systemic pattern of marginalization and unequal treatment. Student organizations, including Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), organized separate demonstrations at the university venue and outside the Office of the Dean of Students' Welfare. They demanded equal access to employment opportunities for SOL students, arguing that the exclusion was discriminatory. Protesters described the decision as “blatantly discriminatory,” highlighting broader grievances about the treatment of SOL students within the university. KYS alleged that SOL students have long faced disparities, citing issues such as inadequate facilities, higher fees under a self-financing model, and exclusion from academic events. The group also pointed to separate job fairs for SOL students, which they claimed often offered low-paying roles inconsistent with the qualifications of participants. ABVP representatives, meanwhile, submitted a memorandum to the Dean of Students' Welfare, urging the administration to rescind the restriction. They emphasized that SOL students are an integral part of the university and deserve equal employment prospects.#delhi_university #akhil_bharatiya_vidyarthi_parishad #krantikari_yuva_sangathan #school_of_open_learning #dean_of_students_welfare
