ABVP protests Umar Khalid documentary screening at NLSIU
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Sun, 13 September 2026
1 report- Times of India17:16first to report
The National Law School of India University became the site of a protest by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, who opposed an upcoming documentary about activist Umar Khalid, currently in prison. The group voiced concerns over the documentary's potential influence on campus culture and called for the cancellation of the event, which was timed to align with Political Prisoners Day. The university had not yet reached a conclusion about the screening.
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- indiablooms.com10:55
Karnataka Congress chief BK Hariprasad calls Umar Khalid a nationalist as ABVP opposes an NLSIU documentary screening. | One of India's leading Digital News Agency offering Breaking News round the clock. Why not read our informative news portal today.
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- Times of India04:11
The Central Board of Film Certification raised concerns about a planned documentary screening at IIIT-Hyderabad, pointing out violations of the Cinematograph Act. Consequently, students chose to halt the showing of this uncertified film. IIIT-Hyderabad dissociated itself from the event, clarifying that it was not an organizer. Similarly, an intended screening at NLSIU Bengaluru faced postponement due to opposition from ABVP.