Kanpur, Jan 1: In a seemingly bizarre development, the IIT in Kanpur has set up a panel to decide whether the poem "Hum dekhenge lazim hai ki hum bhi dekhenge", penned by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, is anti-Hindu.
The panel has been set up in response to complaints filed by a faculty member who claimed that the students, during a protest, sang this poem which was anti-Hindu.
The poem reads thus -- "Lazim hai ke hum bhi dekhenge. Jab arz-e-Khuda ke kaabe se. Sab bhut uthwaye jayenge, Hum ahl-e-safa mardood-e-harm. Masnad pe bithaye jayenge. Sab taaj uchale jaenge. Sab takht giraye jayenge. Bas naam rahega Allah ka. Hum dekhenge."
It was the last line that has turned into a bone of contention. Translated into English, it means, 'When thrones will vanish, only Allah's name will remain' -- implying the misleading translation by the professor.
The poem had been written by Faiz in reference to military dictator Zia-ul-Haq in 1979 and was against the military rule in Pakistan. Faiz had left leanings and was an atheist. He was known for his revolutionary writings that kept him in jail for several years.
It may be recalled that the IIT-Kanpur students had taken out a peaceful march on the campus on December 17 in support of the students of Jamia Millia Islamia and during the march, the students sang the Faiz poem.
According to IIT Deputy director Manindra Agarwal: "In the video, the students are seen reciting the Faiz poem which can also be perceived as being anti-Hindu.
The IIT faculty member, in his complaint, has alleged that the students made anti-India and communal statements during their demonstration in solidarity with the Jamia students.
The complaint was based on two lines of the poem, which have obviously been misinterpreted -- "When all idols will be removed, only Allah's name will remain."
The faculty member has stated that "organisers and masterminds must be identified and expelled immediately."
Fifteen other students have also signed the complaint filed by the professor against the protesting students.
Meanwhile, IIT students have said that the faculty member who lodged the complaint has been banned on a social networking site for posting communal content.
In an article published on the IIT-Kanpur student media portal, the students clarified what exactly happened on the day of protest and how their chant was given a 'communal and misleading' turn. They stated that they had recited a few lines of the Faiz poem in reference to the police crackdown on the Jamia students.
The police have identified the deceased as Sanat Kumar, 35, who was running a small finance firm besides being the president of Haleyangadi unit of the HJV.
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Must be somebody from the HJV killed him to make it look like suicide. are the police investigating. All unnatural deaths should be properly checked.
Brother Manish #1
You have Mistaken What is the use of Organisation when Almighty Allah is not with them.
Learn Islam before its too late.
Naren and viren are busy with preparing CD/video to misuse this situation to frame some innocent people and trap them with Gooswami.
Our nationalist peddu naren is commenting on other news but he is not here with his brother? thats so sad when someone needs condolence he is not here... thats a shame for him and his HJV or HIV
Hi.. your goggles are super!!! how much u paid? now who using them?
Sad to know that there are people who celebrate the untimely death of a youth. #RIP humanity.
RIP, Any way great job, this is the lesson for youth of bajarangi what happens if cancer is in your mind
Entire organisation would be with you if you attacked Muslims or Christians. I bet if you consulted minorities regarding your problem you would be alive today.. RIP.. We know one to blame but what HJV are doing with minorities entire country knows.. And don't forget Manish... God is above any organisation..
And this kind of people lead organizations.....come on.....bhudhanaazhcha ka nahee to kyaa public ka
Feenari........
Madidunno maraya!!
I don't agree with Manish's comments
Had your entire organisation was with him this wouldn't have happened
All such org only uses such youths and make public bakra
RIP brother. You took a wrong step when entire organisation was with you.
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