Osmania University Bans Campus Protests, Drawing Political Criticism
The historic Telangana university cites disruptions to academic and administrative activities as the reason for prohibiting demonstrations, while opposition leaders call the move undemocratic.
- Osmania University has officially prohibited protests, dharnas, sloganeering, and gatherings across its campus, including departments and administrative buildings.
- University officials cited disruptions to academic and administrative functions and concerns over security as reasons for the decision.
- The ban includes strict measures against obstructing officials and using abusive language toward university staff, with violators facing legal action.
- Political leaders from BRS and BJP criticized the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of suppressing democratic rights and student activism.
- Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy called the decision undemocratic, highlighting the university's historic role in the Telangana and Indian freedom movements.
Hindustan Times 