New Delhi, July 25: In response to ongoing protests regarding the NEET paper leak, Delhi University (DU) has issued an advisory urging students and faculty to stay away from demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. The university warned that participation in such gatherings could lead to legal repercussions.
“Dear students and faculty, your safety matters to us. Please note that any unlawful assemblies or demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, which are strictly regulated as per the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, may invite legal action,” the advisory stated.
DU emphasized that such activities not only pose a threat to students’ safety but could also impact their educational records and future s. The university also advised students to be cautious of misleading and false information circulating on social media.
Active student organizations involved in the protests include the Students Federation of India (SFI), All India Students Association (AISA), All India Students Federation (AISF), Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and various independent student groups from DU.
Similarly, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) issued a statement advising its community members to prioritize personal safety and refrain from participating in public demonstrations, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s directives.
In a separate advisory, IIT Madras highlighted the integrity of teachers who set examination papers, expressing concern over the NEET paper leak and the involvement of question paper setters in the scandal.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized DU’s advisory in the Lok Sabha, accusing the university of threatening students for exercising their democratic rights. “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,” he tweeted.
The situation continues to develop as students and faculty navigate the complexities of their rights and safety amidst ongoing protests.