A Delhi University student and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) leader, Anas Khan, has been suspended following allegations that he offered female students monetary incentives and other benefits to accompany NRI clients to singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Ahmedabad through WhatsApp chats. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has demanded strict action against him, while the NSUI distanced itself from Khan, stating that he was already suspended during the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections over alleged anti-organisational activities and indiscipline. The controversy erupted on November 6 when Ramanujan College barred Khan from participating in regular academic and extracurricular activities until February 1, 2027, but he will be allowed to appear for scheduled university examinations.
According to the ABVP's Delhi unit, the alleged WhatsApp messages included offers of concert outings, travel facilities, and financial benefits to female freshers aged 17-18. The NSUI clarified that Khan had no association with the student body when the present allegations surfaced and called for a fair and transparent investigation, stressing that it always stands for the dignity, safety, and rights of women students. The ABVP echoed this call, emphasizing the importance of ensuring a safe environment for female students and demanding strict action if the allegations are established.
The controversy follows earlier sexual harassment allegations against Firoz Khan, the then NSUI national president, who resigned in 2018 following an investigation initiated by the Congress leadership. The incident highlights the ongoing concerns about the safety and well-being of female students within educational institutions in India.