Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Jamia Millia Islamia Issues Advisory Against Student Protests
Jamia Millia Islamia, a university in New Delhi, recently issued an advisory asking students not to join protests at Jantar Mantar.
The university says it wants to protect students' academic future.
However, many students are upset.
They think the advisory is trying to stop them from protesting.
They also question why the university mentioned the Prime Minister's Office in the advisory.
Some students say the university should support their right to protest instead of trying to silence them.
Other universities, like Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University, have issued similar advisories, which have also been criticized by students and the public.
Jamia Millia Islamia issued an advisory urging students to avoid protests to protect their academic future.
Students criticize the advisory, viewing it as an attempt to silence protests and questioning the university's motives.
Similar advisories were issued by Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University, also facing criticism.
Students argue that protests are about their future and that the university should support their right to protest.
The advisory was tagged to the Prime Minister's Office, which students find suspicious.
- Who
- Jamia Millia Islamia students and administration
- What
- Issuance of an advisory urging students to refrain from participating in protests
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- Why
- To protect students' academic future and well-being, according to the university; students view it as an attempt to silence protests.
University Administration
Student Body
Purpose of Advisory
University Administration
The university aims to protect students' academic future and well-being by advising them to avoid activities that could lead to legal complications.
Student Body
Students view the advisory as an attempt to silence protests and question the university's motives, especially since the advisory was tagged to the PMO and PM Modi.
Student Protests
University Administration
The university believes that participating in protests could negatively impact students' academic and professional futures.
Student Body
Students argue that protests are about their future and that the university should support their right to protest.
University's Role
University Administration
The university emphasizes its responsibility to ensure students' safety and academic focus.
Student Body
Students feel that the university is overstepping by trying to control their participation in protests and that it should encourage free expression.
- University
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Date of Advisory
- July 24, 2026
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Similar Advisories
- University of Delhi (DU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Student Criticism
- Students criticize the advisory as an attempt to silence protests and question the university's motives.