AIIMS Student Corps Apologizes After Ramlila’s Skit Drew Criticism | Delhi News

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New Delhi: The AIIMS Student Association apologized on Sunday after video clips of a Ramlila skit performed by some students at the institute drew widespread condemnation on social media for allegedly hurting feelings religious. The skit, meant to give some Ramayana characters a modern twist with a comedic flavor, was performed on the occasion of Dusshera by MBBS freshmen near the hostel quadrangle on the AIIMS campus. This sparked outrage among netizens, with many saying he disrespects religious sentiments and demands action in this regard. A video clip of a Ramlila sketch produced by some AIIMS students circulated on social media. On behalf of the students, we apologize for conducting this skit which was not intended to hurt anyone’s feelings. We will ensure that no such activity takes place in the future, the AIIMS Student Association said in a tweet. Taking note of the case, the AIIMS administration held a discussion with the students, an official said, adding: The students, realizing the sensitivity of the issue, apologized and posted a tweet. They assured that such an incident would not happen again. The official added that the skit was not part of any official activity or event and that the students organized it themselves. PTI

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