The Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed off a petition filed by a government college professor alleging pressure and threats by institute’s authorities to join the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) after the State Government assured of an action into the matter.
The writ petition was filed by Ramjas Choudhary, a guest faculty at Government Arts and Commerce College, Majhauli in Sidhi district, who alleged that “he is being prescribed by the College Authorities to join activities of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh”.
During the hearing on January 22 before a single bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal, Mr. Choudhary submitted that his life was also in danger and that no action has been taken by the local police.
“It is submitted that the ideology of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh is not in sync with the ideology of the present petitioner and when he refuses to comply, then he is beaten and threatened. Danger of murder is looming large on his head. He has already made complaints to the Superintendent of Police, Sidhi, and also the concerned Town Inspector, but no action is taken on these complaints,” the court noted in the order.
However, V.S. Choudhary, who represented the State Government, assured the court that he will direct to Superintendent of Police, Sidhi, to look into the complaints and get them examined.
“And if there is any real threat perception, then will direct the SP to mitigate the same within seven days,” the government’s counsel told the court.
Taking into consideration the government’s assurance, Justice Agarwal disposed of the petition without commenting on the merits of the claims made in it.
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