TNI Bureau: A sharp confrontation has emerged over the ongoing student protests in New Delhi after Delhi University issued a public advisory urging students to stay away from demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, prompting an angry response from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

In its advisory, Delhi University stressed that the safety of students and faculty remains its top priority. It warned that any unlawful assemblies or demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, a site regulated under the directives of the Supreme Court of India, could invite legal action. The university also cautioned that participation in such activities could endanger students’ personal safety and adversely affect their academic progress and future professional opportunities.

The advisory further urged students to stay away from Jantar Mantar, comply with the law, and remain vigilant against fake and misleading content allegedly being circulated to escalate the situation.

Reacting strongly, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the university of threatening students instead of protecting their democratic rights. In a sharply worded post on X, he wrote, “How dare you threaten students for exercising their democratic rights?” He further warned the authorities, saying, “Please note, you are the ones that will be held accountable when the time comes.”