A 23-year-old student of the London School of Economics (LSE), Karan Kataria was disqualified from the student union election, taking the nation by storm. Karan has claimed that he was disqualified from the election on allegations of being "homophobic, Islamophobic. queerphobic and a Hindu nationalist".
Hindus and members of the community have come forward to support Karan, seeking justice, and appealing against the decision and some have taken social media to voice their anger and disapproval.The committee, which heard Karan’s appeal to the decision, has however said, Indian or Hindu identity had never played a role in their decision to disqualify him.Media reports suggest that Karan met the members of the committee to discuss this issue, however, his media interviews say otherwise. The committee member told The Quint, "We received seven different complaints from LSE students, alleging that Karan coerced their votes,” said a committee member. The committee upheld the decision to disqualify Karan Kataria based on two such complaints.Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar met the family members of Karan to inquire about their well-being and assured them of all possible help to Karan. The CM also wrote a letter to the institution concerned in support of Karan. Eric Numayer, LSE President and Vice Chancellor-elect (interim), responded to the CM’s letter. Eric stated that LSE does not allow any instances of bullying, discrimination, or harassment. According to Neumayer, Karan Karan was disqualified from the leadership election for "breaking election rules" and the students' union had notified the authorities.Karan also met Amish Tripathi, India’s Minister (Culture & Education), High Commission of India & Director. Talking to Firstpost, Karan said: “Amish ji met me morning today (7 April). He assured me that justice will be done. The Indian High Commission said that they are observing all the developments and ascertaining facts.”
Hindus and members of the community have come forward to support Karan, seeking justice, and appealing against the decision and some have taken social media to voice their anger and disapproval.The committee, which heard Karan’s appeal to the decision, has however said, Indian or Hindu identity had never played a role in their decision to disqualify him.Media reports suggest that Karan met the members of the committee to discuss this issue, however, his media interviews say otherwise. The committee member told The Quint, "We received seven different complaints from LSE students, alleging that Karan coerced their votes,” said a committee member. The committee upheld the decision to disqualify Karan Kataria based on two such complaints.Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar met the family members of Karan to inquire about their well-being and assured them of all possible help to Karan. The CM also wrote a letter to the institution concerned in support of Karan. Eric Numayer, LSE President and Vice Chancellor-elect (interim), responded to the CM’s letter. Eric stated that LSE does not allow any instances of bullying, discrimination, or harassment. According to Neumayer, Karan Karan was disqualified from the leadership election for "breaking election rules" and the students' union had notified the authorities.Karan also met Amish Tripathi, India’s Minister (Culture & Education), High Commission of India & Director. Talking to Firstpost, Karan said: “Amish ji met me morning today (7 April). He assured me that justice will be done. The Indian High Commission said that they are observing all the developments and ascertaining facts.”
