Controversy at Delhi University Lit Fest

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-24T10:15:45.562699+05:30

- Seilen Haokip, Kuki National Organisation spokesperson, was removed from a panel at the Delhi University Literature Festival. - He was asked to leave 15 minutes before the panel began due to the politicization of his participation. - The festival, held at SRCC, is one of the largest student-run literature festivals, featuring prominent speakers including Union Ministers and journalists. - Haokip was initially invited to speak on 'The Great Game East: The Northeast Cauldron' but was informed of his removal upon arrival. - Moderator Shiv Kunal Verma stated the decision was his own, citing concerns over the conversation being hijacked. Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhi-university-lit-fest-removes-kuki-national-organisation-spokesperson-from-panel-at-the-last-minute/article69255684.ece), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/delhi-university-lit-fest-removes-kuki-national-organisation-spokesperson-from-panel-at-the-last-minute/article69255684.ece)

Seilen Haokip, Kuki National Organisation spokesperson, was removed from a panel at the Delhi University Literature Festival.
He was asked to leave 15 minutes before the panel began due to the politicization of his participation.
The festival, held at SRCC, is one of the largest student-run literature festivals, featuring prominent speakers including Union Ministers and journalists.
Haokip was initially invited to speak on 'The Great Game East: The Northeast Cauldron' but was informed of his removal upon arrival.
Moderator Shiv Kunal Verma stated the decision was his own, citing concerns over the conversation being hijacked.

Source: The Hindu, The Hindu