Arvind Kejriwal’s Hypocrisy : Struggles of Dr Ambedkar University Delhi Scholars

Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are accused of hypocrisy in their treatment of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) scholars. While AAP champions Dr. Ambedkar’s educational legacy, Ph.D scholars at AUD suffer from irregular stipend disbursals, crucial for their survival. Despite funding from both the Delhi State Government and UGC, delays in stipend payments have forced scholars into part-time work, compromising research quality. The non-NET fellowship and AUDMRFS schemes face implementation issues, leaving scholars, including those from 2024, unpaid for months. This situation underscores a stark contrast between AAP’s educational promises and the reality at AUD.