Archive · 21 Jul 2026
IIT Roorkee Warns Against Political Affinity
IIT Roorkee recently sent a message to its students and staff saying they should not get involved in political activities or protests without permission.
This message was shared widely on social media and caused some controversy.
Some people, like a member of parliament named Mahua Moitra, criticized the institute for trying to limit students' rights to free speech and protest.
The institute later said that this message is usually sent at the start of every academic session and should not be misunderstood.
Meanwhile, there was a protest in New Delhi where people were demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over issues with competitive exams.
The police used tear gas and batons to control the crowd.
IIT Roorkee issued an advisory warning students and employees against participating in political activities or protests without permission.
The advisory stated that making public statements that could embarrass relations with the government or other organizations is prohibited.
The advisory was widely shared on social media and criticized by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra.
The protest by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam mismanagement.
Security personnel used tear gas and batons to disperse protesters who attempted to march towards Parliament.
- Who
- IIT Roorkee students and employees, Cockroach Janta Party protesters
- What
- IIT Roorkee issued an advisory against political affinity and protests
- When
- July 21, 2026
- Where
- IIT Roorkee, New Delhi
- Why
- To maintain order and prevent activities that could embarrass relations with the government or other organizations
Students' Rights Advocates
IIT Roorkee Administration
Freedom of Speech
Students' Rights Advocates
Students have the constitutional right to free speech and protest, and institutions should not restrict these rights.
IIT Roorkee Administration
The institute's rules aim to maintain order and prevent activities that could embarrass relations with the government or other organizations.
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
- Date of Advisory
- July 21, 2026
- Protest Location
- New Delhi
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janta Party
