Riaz sang India’s national anthem. ( anthem. )  “

Charsadda (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa): Pakistani students created a stir by singing India’s national anthem,   ( anthem. )  “Jana Gana Mana,” at a university event. This incident occurred at Bacha Khan University in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It is reported that Pakistani students loudly sang the Indian national anthem, “Jana Gana Mana,” during an expo in Charsadda. The video subsequently went viral on social media.

Riaz sang India’s national anthem.
According to sources, the incident occurred during the university’s two-day expo (youth festival or campus expo), where Jibran Riaz, a student of the pharmacy department, sang the Indian national anthem and some students also raised slogans. The video shows the student singing “Jana Gana Mana,” sparking a heated debate on social media. Many users strongly criticized the student and the university administration, calling it “anti-national” and demanding action. Some called it a misstep in the name of “entertainment,” while others considered it part of cultural exchange.

University administration silent on the incident
Riyaz’s video has been gaining popularity in India since the incident surfaced. Bacha Khan University has not issued an official statement on the incident. The university is named after Bacha Khan (Abdul Ghaffar Khan), a renowned freedom fighter and associate of Mahatma Gandhi, where such incidents are rare. Users on social media have demanded an explanation from the administration and appealed for action.

This incident comes amid tense relations between India and Pakistan, where even cultural or musical performances can become controversial. Some are seeing it as a sign of positive change among young people, while others have criticized it as inappropriate. The video is quickly going viral, sparking discussion in both countries. The news is trending on Pakistani media and social platforms, with many users calling it “shocking.”