In its advisory, the JNU asked members of its academic community to act responsibly and prioritise their personal safety.
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After the Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has now issued an advisory urging students and other stakeholders to avoid visiting Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is holding a protest in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak and other issues.
In its advisory, the JNU asked members of its academic community to act responsibly and prioritise their personal safety.
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“All stakeholders of JNU’s epistemic community are advised to act responsibly and prioritise their personal safety. In accordance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s directions on public demonstrations, you are requested to refrain from participating in or visiting gatherings at or around Jantar Mantar, New Delhi,” read the advisory.
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The university has even cautioned students regarding their conduct on social media and warned that violations could attract legal and disciplinary action.
“Please exercise responsibility on social media. Violations may invite legal consequences under applicable laws as well as disciplinary action under the University’s code of conduct,” the statement added.
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All stakeholders of JNU’s epistemic community are advised to act responsibly and prioritize their personal safety. In accordance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s directions on public demonstrations, you are requested to refrain from participating in or visiting…— Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (@JNU_official_50) July 24, 2026
Further, it told students and staff to uphold the principles of responsible citizenship and stated, “You are also encouraged to uphold the values of academic responsibility and responsible citizenship.”
This comes a day after the Delhi University issued a similar appeal to its students and faculty members, asking them to remain away from demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.
“Dear students and faculty, your safety matters to us,” the advisory said. It added that gatherings at Jantar Mantar are subject to regulations and restrictions laid down under directions of the Supreme Court of India.
Notably, students protest continues to take place at Jantar Mantar over the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, despite activist Sonam Wangchuk ending his 26-day fast.
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