Despite the venue cancellation, students gathered in large numbers on campus to attend the discussion. The event, however, was disrupted after ABVP supporters objected to the programme.
While the students' union maintained that the cancellation reflected a broader pattern of restrictions, the university reiterated that its decision was guided by established procedures.
Khalid has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) Khalid filed the appeal against a trial court order denying him bail on July 4.
A group gathered at Azad Maidan on Saturday to celebrate Pradhan’s resignation following protests by the Cockroach Janta Party over the NEET paper leak issue.