Archive · 22 Jul 2026
IIT Roorkee restricts political posts, faces backlash
IIT Roorkee has asked its students and staff not to post political opinions on public platforms.
This is because of some students showing support for political movements on social media.
The institute says this is against their rules.
A politician named Mahua Moitra criticized this decision, saying it goes against the right to free speech.
She told the students to ignore the order.
IIT Roorkee has asked students and staff to avoid posting political opinions on public platforms.
The directive comes amid protests by the Cockroach Janta Party demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The institute's conduct rules prohibit political discussions or activities without prior permission.
Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra criticized the order, calling it an infringement on the right to free speech.
The letter was issued by registrar Prashant Garg, reminding students and employees of the institute's conduct rules.
- Who
- IIT Roorkee students and staff, Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra
- What
- Restriction on political posts on public platforms
- When
- Against the backdrop of the Cockroach Janta Party's protest
- Where
- IIT Roorkee
- Why
- To maintain neutrality and avoid embarrassing relations with the central government
IIT Roorkee's Stance
Critics' Perspective
Restriction on Political Posts
IIT Roorkee's Stance
IIT Roorkee has reminded students and staff about existing rules prohibiting political opinions on public platforms to maintain neutrality and avoid embarrassment to the institute's relations with the central government.
Critics' Perspective
Critics argue that the directive infringes on the constitutional right to free speech and protest, urging the institute to retract the order.
- Institution
- IIT Roorkee
- Issue
- Restriction on political posts
- Critic
- Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra
- Background
- Protest by Cockroach Janta Party demanding resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Action Taken
- Letter issued by registrar Prashant Garg