Archive · 31 Jul 2026
TISS Convocation Postponed Amid Chief Justice Visit Concerns
TISS, a university in India, had planned a graduation ceremony for August 2, 2026.
The event was cancelled at the last minute because the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, was supposed to attend.
Students had already booked travel and were upset.
Police were on campus and some right‑wing groups warned that protests could happen.
Left‑wing student groups said they were not planning any protest, but they were worried about past punishments for dissent.
The university said the reason was unknown and will announce a new date later.
TISS postponed its 86th convocation scheduled for August 2, 2026, at the last minute.
The postponement was linked to the planned attendance of Chief Justice Surya Kant, though no official reason was given.
Students had already arranged travel for the event, causing disappointment and confusion.
Police presence and warnings from right‑wing groups raised fears of potential protests or dissent on campus.
Left‑wing student groups denied planning any protest, citing past disciplinary actions against dissent.
- Who
- TISS administration, students, Chief Justice Surya Kant, police, student groups
- What
- Postponement of the 86th convocation
- When
- August 2, 2026 (postponed at last minute)
- Where
- TISS campus, India
- Why
- Unspecified, but linked to concerns over protests and security around the Chief Justice’s visit
- Event
- TISS 86th Convocation
- Postponed Date
- August 2, 2026
- Chief Guest
- Chief Justice Surya Kant
- Reason
- Unspecified, concerns over protests
- Status
- Postponed