Archive · 22 Jul 2026
IIT-Roorkee warns students against political activities
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has sent a notice to its students and employees reminding them not to engage in political discussions or activities without the institute's permission.
The notice was sent on July 20 and mentions that some students have shown support for political movements on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
The institute's purpose is to focus on education, research, and the dissemination of knowledge in various fields.
The notice states that no student or employee is allowed to participate in political activities or make public statements that could harm the institute's relationship with the Central Government or other organizations.
IIT-Roorkee has asked students not to engage in political discussions or activities without permission.
The notice was sent on July 20, mentioning social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
The institute's purpose is to focus on education, research, and the dissemination of knowledge.
Students and employees are prohibited from making public statements that could harm the institute's relationships.
The notice aims to maintain the institute's focus on academic and research activities.
- Who
- Students and employees of IIT-Roorkee
- What
- A notice prohibiting political activities and discussions without permission
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Why
- To maintain the institute's focus on academic and research activities and to avoid embarrassing relations with the Central Government or other organizations
Institute's Stance
Students' Perspective
Political Engagement
Institute's Stance
The institute prohibits students from engaging in political discussions or activities without prior permission.
Students' Perspective
Students may argue for their right to freedom of expression and political engagement.
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Date of Notice
- July 20
- Platforms Mentioned
- Instagram, Facebook
- Purpose of Institute
- Instruction, research, advancement of learning, and dissemination of knowledge in engineering, technology, sciences, and arts
- Prohibited Activities
- Political discussions, activities, and public statements without permission
