The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-Bombay) has banned what it terms “anti-national activities” and all types of activism on its Powai Campus here, and also sought good manners from its students. Students at the IIT-Bombay campus were stunned to receive the 15-point circular from the authorities on Tuesday, which some have labelled as “restrictions” on their freedom and rights.
When contacted, an IIT-Bombay spokesperson said that the circular was sent by the Associate Dean (Student Affairs), and “these are not new rules, but were in the statutes”.
Also ‘strictly prohibited’ are speeches/plays/music or any other activities that disturb the peace of hostel environment, even if the faculty is part of the gathering, but matters approved by the DoSA will be permitted.
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