Recently there were protests in Delhi University (DU) against the University Grants Commission (UGC). Many types of controversies also took place during these demonstrations. In view of the controversies, the DU administration has banned any kind of protest or rally for the next one month. The university has also said that sloganeering or giving speeches is not allowed anywhere. This order, which will come into effect from today i.e. 17th February, will remain valid for the next one month.
In its order, DU has given reasons like traffic jam, threat to people’s lives and disturbance of peace. Recently, on February 13, Left student organization AISA had demonstrated against UGC in Delhi. During this time, there was a clash between AISA workers and a female YouTuber. Both sides accused each other of being molested. The police registered an FIR in this matter on February 14 and it is now being investigated.
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Why was the ban imposed?
DU has said in its order, ‘Information has been received that unrestricted gatherings, rallies and demonstrations on campus may lead to traffic jams, endanger lives and disturb peace. It has been seen in the past also that the organizers of such protests have failed to control them, due to which law and order has deteriorated in the university campus.
DU has further said that in this regard, the Assistant Police Commissioner for Civil Lines Sub Division had issued an order on 26 December 2025, under which rallies, protests, demonstrations or agitations are prohibited. Apart from this, five or more people cannot gather at one place. Harmful things like torches cannot be brought, such work cannot be done which hinders the flow of traffic. Besides, there is a ban on giving speeches and sloganeering on the campus.
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What is the whole controversy?
Actually, UGC had issued new guidelines regarding harassment and atrocities in higher educational institutions. People from upper castes demonstrated against them and the matter went to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court put a stay on these guidelines and asked to make fresh guidelines. In the demonstration that took place on February 13, this decision was being opposed.
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