After Delhi University cautioned its students and faculty against joining demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has now issued a similar advisory, asking members of its campus community to stay away from gatherings in and around the protest site.
The advisory comes amid continuing student-led demonstrations in the national capital over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy and demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
JNU urged students, faculty and staff to prioritise their safety and act responsibly, citing Supreme Court directions governing public demonstrations.
“All stakeholders of JNU’s epistemic community are advised to act responsibly and prioritise their personal safety,” the university said, asking them to refrain from participating in or visiting gatherings at or around Jantar Mantar.
JNU warns against irresponsible activity
The university also extended its caution to online activity, advising members of the JNU community to exercise restraint and responsibility while using social media.
It warned that violations could invite legal consequences under applicable laws as well as disciplinary proceedings under the university’s code of conduct.
JNU also called on its students, teachers and staff to uphold what it described as the values of “academic responsibility and responsible citizenship”.
The advisory places JNU alongside Delhi University in cautioning students as protests continue to draw attention in the capital.
