New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday requested the Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University to withdraw the rustication of Student Union office bearers who were involved in protests, asserting that JNU's character must be protected.

In an X post, Singh highlighted JNU is the "top university in Humanities in India", which is also internationally acclaimed, stating that protesting against issues is the right of the Student Union.

"JNU is the top University in Humanities in India. It is internationally acclaimed. To protest on issues for benefits of students faculty and quality of education is the Right of the Students' Union elected by the majority of students. I request VC to withdraw rustication of all t...