AIIMS Student Association apologises after Ramleela skit causes social media outcry
New Delhi Oct 17 PTI The AIIMS Student Association issued an apology on Sunday after videoclips of a Ramleela skit performed by some students of the institute drew widespread social media condemnation for allegedly hurting religious sentimentsThe skit allegedly giving a modern spin to some characters of Ramayana with a comic flavour was performed on the occasion of Dusshera by some first-year MBBS students near the hostel quadrangle at the AIIMS campusIt caused outrage among netizens with many alleging it was disrespectful of religious sentiments and demanded action in the matterA video clip of a Ramleela skit done by some students of AIIMS has been circulating on social media On behalf of the students we apologise for the conduct of this skit which was not meant to hurt anyones sentiments We will ensure that no such activity takes place in the future AIIMS Student Association said in a tweetTaking note of the matter the AIIMS administration held a discussion with the students an official said adding The students realizing the sensitivity of the issue have apologised issued a tweet They have assured that such an incident wont recur The official further said the skit was not part of any official activity or event and the students had organised it on their own PTI PLB NSD NSD
New Delhi Oct 17 PTI The AIIMS Student Association issued an apology on Sunday after videoclips of a Ramleela skit performed by some students of the institute drew widespread social media condemnation for allegedly hurting religious sentimentsThe skit allegedly giving a modern spin to some characters of Ramayana with a comic flavour was performed on the occasion of Dusshera by some first-year MBBS students near the hostel quadrangle at the AIIMS campusIt caused outrage among netizens with many alleging it was disrespectful of religious sentiments and demanded action in the matterA video clip of a Ramleela skit done by some students of AIIMS has been circulating on social media On behalf of the students we apologise for the conduct of this skit which was not meant to hurt anyones sentiments We will ensure that no such activity takes place in the future AIIMS Student Association said in a tweetTaking note of the matter the AIIMS administration held a discussion with the students an official said adding The students realizing the sensitivity of the issue have apologised issued a tweet They have assured that such an incident wont recur The official further said the skit was not part of any official activity or event and the students had organised it on their own PTI PLB NSD NSD
