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- IIT Roorkee has issued an advisory asking students and staff to refrain from political activities or public political statements without prior approval from the institute.
- The move came after the institute noticed social media posts on Instagram and Facebook by campus members supporting or criticising ongoing political movements.
- The advisory cites the institute's conduct rules, which bar participation in political discussions or activities without permission and prohibit statements that could embarrass relations between the institute and the government or others.
- The institute's media cell said this is a routine advisory issued every year and should not be viewed out of context.
What to watch next
- Whether students or staff challenge or respond to the advisory publicly
- Whether the institute takes action against any specific posts or individuals
- Whether other institutes issue similar advisories
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