The Silent Strength of Jawaharlal Nehru University: Contributions to India’s National Security
Background Ever since I enrolled in JNU, I’ve been asked countless times, mostly by people who’ve never set foot in the campus, about the so-called “anti-national” image of the university. Questions like, “Why is JNU so political?” or “Why is JNU known for being leftist?” have been commonplace. After spending around two years here, I’ve come to understand this place more deeply, and it frustrates me to see how JNU is often misrepresented in the media. This portrayal has created a distorted perception, which overshadows the many positive aspects of the university. People tend to focus on the negative, but rarely hear about the good things happening here. In this article, I aim to shed light on the some less-known aspects of JNU and challenge the prevailing misconceptions, particularly when it comes to the constant accusations of being “anti-nat...