The college asked Khan to submit a written undertaking acknowledging the seriousness of the matter and assuring that such conduct would not be repeated.
NEW DELHI: A purported WhatsApp invitation seeking female students from Delhi University for Diljit Dosanjh's November 21 concert in Ahmedabad has drawn allegations of objectification and suspicious recruitment, with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) demanding an investigation into the messages. The ABVP, in a press release, alleged that screenshots, which have not been independently verified, show an invitation offering payments of Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000, along with VIP concert access, while specifying that applicants should be “good-looking”, have a “good physique” and a “pleasing personality”. The student wing claims that the the messages are linked to Anas Khan, a third-year BA (Hons) Hindi student at Delhi University's Ramanujan College and a former NSUI office-bearer. The college suspended Khan till February 1, 2027, following a preliminary inquiry into a complaint alleging that he had tried to induce female students, including freshers, to travel to Ahmedabad for the concert by offering money, gifts and other incentives. Citing the purported screenshots, the ABVP alleges, the invitation was for the Diljit Dosanjh Aura India Tour concert scheduled for November 21 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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It proposed a two-day trip, with a morning flight from Delhi on November 21 and a return by the evening of November 22. The offer included VVIP access, including Presidential Gallery or Presidential Lounge passes, and payment ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000, depending on the applicant's “profile” and “overall vibes”. The invitation also described the prospective participants as an NRI investor's “young Gen-Z crew”. In the profile requirements, it sought applicants who were “good-looking”, had a “pleasing personality” and “good physique”, besides possessing excellent communication skills.
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ABVP seeks NIA probe, alleges possible trafficking links
ABVP, in its press release, alleged that the messages showed attempts to select female students on the basis of their physical appearance and offer them money and other incentives to associate with NRI men under the pretext of sponsored events. It demanded a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the role of the NRI contacts, financial transactions and any possible international links. The student organisation also referred to similar chats that had surfaced last month, allegedly involving individuals associated with NSUI seeking to arrange boys for an event. It cited these incidents to raise questions about the nature of recruitment and financial inducements linked to such programmes. ABVP national general secretary Virendra Singh Solanki questioned the differing accounts surrounding Khan's association with NSUI. The organisation alleged that NSUI had claimed to have issued a backdated letter announcing his removal, while Khan's social media status stated that he had resigned on personal grounds.
College suspends student; NSUI says it had acted earlier
Ramanujan College's suspension letter, dated November 6, said the matter had been examined by its proctorial committee after considering the complaint, Khan's explanation and findings of a preliminary inquiry. It barred him from regular academic and extracurricular activities until February 1, 2027, while allowing him to appear for scheduled university examinations and attend pending internal assessments or submit assignments with prior permission. The college also asked him to submit a written undertaking acknowledging the seriousness of the matter and assuring that such conduct would not be repeated. It warned that any further incident could invite stricter disciplinary action, including termination, following due process. NSUI, meanwhile, has distanced itself from Khan, claiming that it suspended him on September 12 over alleged anti-organisational activities and indiscipline during the Delhi University Students' Union election period. The organisation also condemned the alleged misconduct. The allegations against Khan, including the claims made about the purpose of the proposed trip and the identity or role of the purported NRI contacts, remain unverified. The authenticity and context of the circulating screenshots have not been independently established. Khan could not be contacted.
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