Delhi University bans protests, public meetings for a month
Delhi University has put a stop to all campus protests, public meetings, and group assemblies of five or more people from February 17 to March 17.
The university says it's about avoiding traffic jams, safety risks, and keeping things peaceful on campus.
Proctor cites police directive on protest restrictions
Proctor Prof. Manoj Kumar pointed to a recent police directive that bans slogan-shouting and speeches, saying past protests have gotten out of hand.
This move follows student clashes over new UGC equity rules and an incident involving historian S Irfan Habib at a social justice event last week.
Critics call it 'blanket clampdown'
The spark behind the unrest is the new UGC Promotion of Equity Regulations—meant to tackle caste discrimination—which were put on hold by the Supreme Court for being too vague.
Some faculty, like Hansraj College's Prof. Mithuraj Dhusiya, feel this protest ban is just "a blanket clampdown" that stifles real discussion on important issues.