A notice issued by the registrar of Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai asked students not to organise or participate in any public program opposing the Ram temple consecration.
The circular published on Thursday stated that the administration had decided to officially prevent any such activities after having heard that a group of students were planning to protest against the Ram temple event.
Students have been asked to refrain from any gatherings of dissent failing which the “law-enforcing agency” will take action against those who violate the warning.
“We advise all students not to indulge in any such unauthorised activities and we also strictly warn students not to participate in any such activities or demonstrations, failing which the law-enforcing agency will take necessary action against those students found indulging in such activities. Please take urgent note of the same and take care of yourself,” the notice read.
So far, no student organisation inside the campus has announced public meetings or demonstrations in connection with the Ram temple issue.
Students criticised the threatening tone of the circular saying it is arbitrary and undemocratic as the administration’s motive is to prevent students in advance from exercising their freedom of speech inside the campus premises.
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