IIT Roorkee clarifies advisory on political activities for students and staff

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An internal IIT Roorkee advisory reminding students and staff of conduct rules on political activities went viral and drew online backlash and criticism from political leaders, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra.
The advisory said students and employees need prior permission to join political discussions or activities or make public statements.
The institute clarified it was a routine communication issued annually at the start of the academic session and not a new restriction.
The advisory came amid attention on student protests at Jantar Mantar, though the institute said it was not linked to any specific event.

Whether criticism from political leaders leads to any revision or withdrawal of the advisory
Whether the advisory's timing during the Jantar Mantar protests draws further scrutiny of campus political expression
Whether other institutes issue similar advisories as the academic session begins

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