‘Modi vs Khan Market Gang’ Book Promotes Patriotism, DU VC Says at Uni Event
Atul Ashok Howale | 16 January 2025 | The Wire
Delhi University vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh today (January 16) made his endorsement of the Narendra Modi government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) public at an event organised to launch the book, Modi vs Khan Market Gang – the title a reference to a political binary that the prime minister has used to attack critics.
Speaking at the event, Singh said, “Everyone must read this book as it reflects concerns for the nation’s interest and promotes patriotism. I often say at Delhi University that the role of our education system and universities is to foster patriotism. It is our fundamental duty to cultivate love for the nation.”
The book in question, which critics claim is a work of BJP propaganda, is authored by Ashok Shrivastav, a news anchor who works for the public broadcaster Doordarshan News. The event, held at the convention hall of the vice-chancellor’s office, was organised by the Council of Media and Public Policy and Research, along with the Silence Foundation, in collaboration with the Delhi University…