Meghwal’s visit to NLSIU was pre‑scheduled at the invitation of students and faculty members of the university’s Legal Services Clinic, according to those present, and took place before the controversy over the documentary erupted.
After concluding his meeting on campus, the minister was approached at Lok Bhavan by a delegation of ABVP members from Bengaluru, who handed him a memorandum demanding that the postponed screening of the Umar Khalid documentary be cancelled and that an inquiry be opened into the organisers of such programmes.
The ABVP delegation also called for a high‑level probe of the university administration for granting permission for the event, and urged the institution to improve basic amenities and facilities for its students.
The documentary, which focuses on the case of the jailed activist, had been scheduled for screening at NLSIU but was pulled amid protests and legal concerns, sparking a broader debate over academic freedom and campus safety.
While the minister’s response to the ABVP’s demands has not been disclosed, the meeting underscores the heightened scrutiny facing NLSIU and the political pressure surrounding campus events linked to contentious political issues.