AIIMS Student Association apologises after Ramleela skit causes social media outcry

PTI, Oct 17, 2021, 5:40 PM IST

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New Delhi: 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 sentiments.

The 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 campus.

It caused outrage among netizens with many alleging it was disrespectful of religious sentiments and demanded action in the matter.

Ramayana mocked & insulted by the youth at Delhi AIIMS during #Ramleela. Reportedly the show was Hosted by a 1st-year MBBS student Soyeb Aftab. Education app @unacademy is blatantly supporting all the disrespect and mockery of Sanatan dharma by showing the videos on its platform. pic.twitter.com/EWwebRTPVN

— Organiser Weekly (@eOrganiser) October 17, 2021

”A 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 anyone’s sentiments. We will ensure that no such activity takes place in the future,” AIIMS Student Association said in a tweet.

Taking 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 won’t 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.