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Rahul Gandhi criticises Delhi University's protest advisory
Times of India··24 Jul
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on July 24 criticised Delhi University's advisory urging students to stay away from Jantar Mantar, calling it a threat to their democratic rights. The university had cited Supreme Court directives making demonstrations there strictly regulated and warned of legal action and risks to students' personal safety and future academic and professional prospects.
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What It Means For You
- Delhi University and JNU students face conflicting pressure from administrations urging caution and peers urging solidarity.
- Students weighing whether to attend protests must consider both safety advisories and their academic record implications.
- Political leaders' statements add public attention to how universities are handling the protest period.
What's Happening
- Rahul Gandhi criticised Delhi University's advisory asking students to stay away from Jantar Mantar.
- The university cited Supreme Court directives and warned of legal action and risks to academic progress.
- JNU issued a similar advisory shortly after DU's notice.
Campuses Navigate Safety And Solidarity
- The criticism came a day after Gandhi led INDIA bloc leaders in a march to Gandhi Smriti.
- Congress workers had scuffled with police at barricades during that march.
- Delhi Police warned that unauthorised gatherings would face legal action going forward.
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