New Delhi: The alumni association of the Delhi School of Social Work (DSSW) has accused BJP leader Kapil Mishra of tarnishing the respected institute’s image with his “provocative acts and communal statements”.
In a statement issued by the association, its president Anish Kumar and general secretary Ajay Vijay Rahulwad said,
“DSSW had played an eminent role in addressing worst situation which occurred during 1947 Partition riots and thereafter in 1984 Sikh Riots (sic). Since 1946 till date, the social work department of Delhi University has given many social workers, activists, academicians, directors, leaders, writers, bureaucrats to the country who are trying to bring positive changes in the society through their work,” it said.
“In one way, we have a glorious past and on the other hand, we also have blot such as our alumni BJP leader Kapil Mishra.” It accused Mishra of “inciting mob to disturb communal harmony of the city”.
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“In past 3-4 days, community fabric has been tarnished and many people have lost their life, thousands of people have lost their home and livelihood,” the statement said.
Speaking to The Wire, Anish Kumar, president, DSSW alumni association, said, “The association will never invite him and even if he comes some day, we shall protest. As of now, we are working towards providing relief to the affected persons and the victims’ families in Delhi. We are working towards rehabilitating the riot affected. We are also spreading the message of mutual love and brotherhood.”
Kumar said, “Even the Delhi high court asked police to file an FIR against those who are involved in inciting the violence. When the court asked police why there was no FIR against Mishra, it said it is not the right time to do so. It means police is also accepting that Mishra has a role to play but they will not file an FIR against him as of now.”
“We will soon run a campaign and an event with the caption ‘Get Well Soon Kapil Mishra’,” he added.