JNU cancels auditorium permission for JNUSU book discussionJNU cancelled permission for a JNUSU discussion on a book authored by former student Umar Khalid, citing non-disclosure of full facts. The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) alleged that the cancellation was an “arbitrary and authoritarian” decision by the administration and accused it of attempting to suppress academic discussion and dissent. The union also alleged “double standards”, claiming that the administration had extended cooperation and space on campus for ISKCON events while denying a venue for the book discussion. The book, according to the Union, deals with Adivasi histories, resistance and struggles relating to “Jal, Jungle and Jameen”. The JNUSU said cancelling the venue would not stop the discussion and called upon students, faculty members and staff to participate in the event.