Diwali program at IIT Kanpur called Mughlia, changed after uproar

There was a ruckus at IIT Kanpur on Diwali day when a program related to the festival on Mughal lines like “Jashn-e-Roshni” was organized. The students protested strongly against keeping the name on Mughal lines. After which the management intervened in the whole 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 poster of this program was put up, the name “Jashn-e-Roshni” was written on it. There was a controversy after seeing this name written. Seeing the controversy arise, the management intervened in the whole matter and then the name of the program was changed.

Battle breaks out for “Jashn-e-Roshni”

After this incident, a debate broke out on social media over the name of the Diwali show “Jashn-e-Roshni”. The internet was asking why, when foreign students needed to be made aware of Indian festive culture, then why was it necessary to retain the name Mughaliya? Along with this, people raised doubts about the intentions of those who decided the name of the program. Institute director Manindra Aggarwal said this program was for the students and they came up with the title.

The debate broke out on social networks

When this came to management’s attention, it was changed. The director said that no employee of the institute has any role in this. Someone posted the banner for this show on social media. After which this debate started on the Internet. People were saying 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: where is the Hindu organization? However, after changing the name of the programme, Diwali was celebrated well and foreign students also understood the importance of Diwali.