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Jantar Mantar protests prompt Delhi University to warn students

Jantar Mantar protests prompt Delhi University to warn students
When students spoke up at Jantar Mantar, universities fell silent · indianexpress.com

Students in Delhi staged a 36‑day protest at Jantar Mantar to ask what universities owe them when the education system fails.

The protests made several ministers think about the issue.

Delhi University was quiet at first, but later it sent a message to students.

The message said that safety matters and that illegal protests could lead to legal trouble and hurt future chances.

A university director warned students not to become a political tool.

The protest showed that students can ask big questions about their education.

The university’s warning was meant to protect students’ safety and future opportunities.

The whole event highlighted the role of universities in social movements.

Key facts

Event
Jantar Mantar protests
Duration
36 days
Location
Jantar Mantar, Delhi
Institution
Delhi University
Key figure
Rajni Abbi

Quotes

Delhi University

Institution

“students should not allow themselves to become a “political tool”. "You might not fully appreciate what an FIR could mean for later opportunities."”
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“students’ safety mattered.”
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