A video from an event at Ahmedabad's Nirma University appears to show Electronics and Instrumentation department head and professor H K Patel grabbing a student by the collar after a comment during a stand-up comedy programme. The incident has drawn opposition from the student organisation NSUI, which has demanded an inquiry and a public apology.

What happened at the event

The programme, titled 'Technophora', was organised by students of the Electronics and Instrumentation department. A stand-up comedy show was part of the event, where a student quoted a popular line from the film Golmaal 3: “Jaldi bol, kal subah Panvel nikalna hai.”

After the comment, Patel called the student to the stage. The video appears to show him holding the student's collar and issuing a warning. Patel allegedly said that insulting any faculty member on the university campus could invite strict action and that the student could be removed from the university permanently.

The video has circulated on social media, prompting NSUI to object to the incident. The organisation has asked the university administration to conduct a formal investigation and has called for the professor to apologise publicly.

NSUI warning

NSUI leader Vedantsinh Tomar said he contacted Patel after watching the video. According to Tomar, Patel defended the incident during the conversation and described it as an internal matter of the university.

NSUI has warned that it will stage a protest at the university over the matter. The demands raised by the organisation are an official inquiry and a public apology from the professor.

Conclusion

The video has led NSUI to seek formal action over Patel's alleged conduct during the student programme. The organisation has also warned of a campus protest while calling for an apology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the incident take place?

The incident took place during an event at Nirma University in Ahmedabad.

Q. Who is H K Patel?

H K Patel is the head of the Electronics and Instrumentation department and a professor at Nirma University.

Q. What did the student say before being called on stage?

The student quoted a dialogue from Golmaal 3 during a stand-up comedy show.

Q. What is NSUI demanding?

NSUI is seeking a formal university inquiry and a public apology from the professor.

Q. Has NSUI announced its next step?

NSUI has warned that it will hold a protest at the university.