Archive · 21 Jul 2026
IIT Roorkee Clarifies Advisory on Political Discussions
IIT Roorkee sent an advisory to students and staff reminding them of the rules about political discussions and activities.
Some people thought this was a new rule to stop students from expressing their political views, especially during protests in Delhi.
The institute later clarified that this advisory is sent every year and is not a new rule.
They also said that personal opinions on social media are not the official views of the institute.
A politician named Mahua Moitra criticized the advisory, saying it goes against the right to free speech.
IIT Roorkee issued an advisory reminding students and staff of conduct rules regarding political discussions and activities.
The advisory was perceived as a new restriction on political expression, especially during ongoing protests in Delhi.
IIT Roorkee clarified that the advisory is a routine reminder issued annually and not a new policy.
The institute emphasized that personal opinions on social media do not reflect the official position of the institute.
Political leaders, including Mahua Moitra, criticized the advisory, arguing it restricts free speech.
- Who
- IIT Roorkee students, staff, and political leaders
- What
- An advisory reminding students and staff of conduct rules regarding political discussions and activities
- When
- July 20
- Where
- IIT Roorkee, India
- Why
- To maintain institutional integrity and clarify the distinction between personal opinions and official communications
Students and Political Leaders
IIT Roorkee Administration
Restriction on Free Speech
Students and Political Leaders
The advisory is seen as a restriction on students' rights to express political views and participate in protests.
IIT Roorkee Administration
The advisory is a routine reminder of existing conduct rules and not a new policy restricting political expression.
- Date of Advisory
- July 20
- Institute
- IIT Roorkee
- Context
- Ongoing student protests in Delhi
- Clarification Source
- IIT Roorkee Media Cell
- Critic
- Mahua Moitra