"You Will Be Held Accountable": Rahul Gandhi Slams University Gag Orders on Student Protests
"You Will Be Held Accountable": Rahul Gandhi Slams University Gag Orders on Student Protests The intersection of higher education and political expression in India has hit a fiery flashpoint. Following ongoing nationwide student demonstrations over competitive examination integrity and paper leak concerns, the University of Delhi (DU) issued a strict safety advisory urging students and faculty to avoid assemblies and protest gatherings—specifically targeting sites like Jantar Mantar. The university cited safety risks, potential legal repercussions, and academic disruption as justification for the caution. The administrative advisory immediately drew sharp condemnation from the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi , who blasted the move as an attempt to stifle democratic expression. The Controversy: "How Dare You Threaten Students" Taking directly to X (formerly Twitter), Rahul Gandhi delivered a stern message to university administrators attempting t...