Ludhiana: A 15-year-old girl, who was honoured during Republic Day for her
contribution to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, has challenged the JNU Students’ Union
(JNUSU) President Kanhaiya Kumar, for an open debate over freedom of
expression.
She also advised Kanhaiya Kumar to think before making any statement and to
avoid using abusive language against the Prime Minister who was elected by the
citizens of India.
Jhanvi Behal who invited Kanhaiya for debate is a student of
DAV Public School, Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar. She is also an active member of an
NGO Raksha Jyoti Foundation and was honoured on Republic Day for her
contribution to many projects including Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
While talking to Hindustan Times, Jhanvi Behal said the constitution gives
us freedom to express, but it does not mean that we can cross limits. Kanhayia
Kumar and others have been misusing the fundamental right for their political
gain.
“What has happened in JNU campus in the name freedom of expression is not
tolerable for any Indian. The students were raising anti-India slogans, when
armymen were sacrificing their lives fighting against Pakistan sponsored
terrorists, ”said Jhanvi.
“The student leaders for their political gain have been indulging in
mud-sledging and using abusing language against the Prime Minister, who is
elected by citizens of India. Their act will malign the image of India in the
whole world,” she added.
Jhanvi Behal has raised several public issues in the past. Recently, she had
filed a writ in Punjab and Haryana high court against adult movies and porn
content on social networking sites.
She also appeared in the court in her school uniform. The high court had
pronounced judgment in her favour. She had also taken the matter of road
blockage of various organizations to court.