Monday, June 08, 2015

Some Quotes on Activism

“The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.”

― Elie Wiesel

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

― Margaret Mead

“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

― Martin Luther King Jr.

“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

― Elie Wiesel

“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”

― Mother Teresa

Friday, June 05, 2015

We Stand with Ambedkar Periyar Student Circle of IIT-Madras

Aligarh Activists' Society condemns the banning of a student group Ambedkar Periyar Student Circle of IIT-Madras by the institute's authorities for criticizing the policies of the Central Government.
Stifling of Democratic voices will not be tolerated.
Do share the status to show solidarity for campus democracy and students right to dissent.

Yet Another Shameful news of AMU

Kisi RSS, Pseudo-Secular, CIA, MOSSAD ki saazishon ki zaroorat nahi hai kyuunki ham AMU ko barbaad karne ke liye khud hi kaafi hain...
Shame on those who support Regionalism in AMU‬
Credits: Hindustan Newspaper (Aligarh Edition)
Newspaper Hindustan (Aligarh Edition)

Potential of AMU

The ‪AMU‬ campus provides a unique and unprecedented opportunity for the students to know about latest advancements and fundamental principles of various academic disciplines. This can help in a more holistic understanding of issues facing the humanity and propose more effective solutions for them.

New Proctor Appointed in AMU : We are Skeptical


Professor Jamshed SIddiqui has resigned as the Proctor of ‪AMU‬ and he is replaced by Dr. Mohd. Asif Khan (Department of Commerce).

The former proctorial team was unsuccessful in controlling violent fringe elements in the campus. Though we are skeptical of the newly appointed proctor but we sincerely hope that our reservations prove wrong and the new team will successfully handle violent goons and maintain peace and order in the campus.

Thursday, June 04, 2015

An Observation On Regionalism in AMU

The strength of ‪‎Regionalism in AMU‬ especially among students can be minimized by proper counseling of maximum number of fresher students. All the senior Aligs are requested to guide the fresh batch of students this year towards constructive activities and away from destructive ones which hamper over otherwise glorious image.

Wednesday, June 03, 2015

No Direct Interference of Police Acceptable in AMU Campus


Aligarh Activists' Society, in unequivocal terms, condemns the statement given by the newly appointed proctor that Police will be allowed entry in the campus without having to take permission for the same.

We see it as a clear sign of undermining autonomy of our educational institute, inability to handle the law and order situation of AMU and giving opportunity to the state government to increase their political interference in our beloved University.