Jamia joins JNU, DU and IITs in discouraging students from joining protests

The university also referred to the Prime Minister’s assurance that students’ interests would be protected and that strict action would be taken against those responsible for compromising the integrity of examinations. Against this backdrop, Jamia appealed to students to refrain from participating in activities that are not in keeping with the law and instead concentrate on their studies and academic excellence.

The latest advisory comes days after JNU asked students, faculty and staff not to participate in or visit gatherings at or around Jantar Mantar, citing the Supreme Court’s directions on public demonstrations. The university also cautioned members of its community against irresponsible use of social media, warning that violations could invite legal consequences as well as disciplinary action under the university’s code of conduct.

Delhi University and IIT Roorkee had earlier issued similar advisories asking members of their campuses to avoid protest sites and comply with legal and institutional guidelines.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Delhi University over its advisory, alleging that the institution was threatening students for exercising their democratic rights. Sharing DU’s advisory on X, Gandhi wrote, “How dare you threaten students for exercising their democratic rights? Please note, you are the ones that will be held accountable when the time comes.”