'Should Have Verified The facts Before Making Such A Statement': Delhi University Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Caste-Based Interview Claim

Delhi University has strongly refuted claims made by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, that interviews are used as a method to eliminate students based on caste.

The university clarified that admissions for most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are based on Common University Entrance Test scores, not interviews, and urged Gandhi to verify facts before making such statements.

"The University of Delhi admits students primarily based on the CUET scores, and the standard admission process does not mandate interviews for most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes," the University said in a statement on X.

The controversy arose after Gandhi addressed the Samvidhaan Sammelan in Lucknow on Friday to mark the birth anniversary of Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram.

During his speech, the Congress MP claimed that Delhi University uses interviews to eliminate students based on their caste.

Gandhi stated that students are asked about their caste during interviews and then fail as a result.

In its response posted on X, the University of Delhi stated that admissions are conducted primarily based on CUET scores, with the standard admission process not mandating interviews for most programmes.

The university noted that if the Leader of Opposition was referring to faculty recruitments, it has recruited thousands of teachers across all categories in the recent past.

Delhi University objected to the comments, saying they create a non-conducive environment in the university.

The institution tagged the Ministry of Education in its post, emphasising that the Leader of Opposition should have verified the facts before making such a statement.

"We strongly object to such comments, as they create a non-conducive environment in the University. The Leader of Opposition should have verified the facts before making such a statement," the University said.

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