Mehbooba Mufti criticized Yogi Adityanath regarding the proposed demolition of 38 buildings at Jauhar University. She suggested the Uttar Pradesh chief minister should learn from the Jantar Mantar protests. Mufti stated destroying the learning institution displays hatred and vengeance against students. Akhilesh Yadav also joined students protesting to save Jauhar University from demolition. The Samajwadi Party demanded the BJP halt the demolition, citing potential harm to students.
