What Jamia’s Protest Ban Means for Students and Free Speech
Ishika Satwika | 11 February 2025 | Youth ki Awaaz
What happens when a university meant to be a space for free thought and debate decides that protests are no longer allowed?
For generations, universities have been spaces where students question authority, engage in debate, and shape political and social change. But at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), that space is rapidly shrinking.
JMI imposed strict restrictions on student protests. A circular issued on November 29 explicitly banned protests, dharnas, and slogans against constitutional dignitaries within the campus, warning that disciplinary action would be taken against students who violated the order….