There was a ruckus in IIT Kanpur on the day of Diwali when a program related to the festival was organized on Mughal lines as “Jashn-e-Roshni”. The students strongly protested against keeping the name on Mughal lines. After which the management intervened in the entire controversy and then the name of the program was changed.
Diwali festival was organized at IIT Kanpur to introduce foreign students to Indian culture. This program was organized by the Dean of International Relations. When the banner of this program was put up, the name “Jashn-e-Roshni” was written on it. There was controversy after seeing this name written. Seeing the controversy arising, the management intervened in the whole matter and then the name of the program was changed.
Battle broke out over “Jashn-e-Roshni”
After this incident, a debate broke out on social media on naming the Diwali program “Jashn-e-Roshni”. People raised questions on the internet that when foreign students had to be made aware of the Indian festival culture, then what was the need to keep the name Mughaliya. Along with this, people raised questions on the intentions of those who decided the name of the program. The director of the institute, Manindra Aggarwal, said that this program was for the students and it was they who had come up with the title.
Debate broke out on social media
When this came to the notice of the management, it was changed. The director said that no employee of the institute has any role in this. Someone posted the banner of this program on social media. After which this debate started on the internet. People said that what was the intention of keeping the name Mughaliya to convey the culture of a Hindu festival.
Foreign students understood the importance of Diwali
At the same time, some people also said on social media that where is the Hindu organization? However, after changing the name of the program, Diwali was celebrated well and foreign students also understood the importance of Diwali.
