AISA protests Delhi University 72-hour rule, calls it curbing dissent

AISA protests Delhi University 72-hour rule, calls it curbing dissent

Last Updated Mar - 26 - 2026, 12:09 PM | Source : Fela News | Visitors : 4

Left-backed AISA criticises Delhi University rule mandating prior approval for campus gatherings, calling it an attack on dissent

A day after Delhi University issued a directive requiring 72-hour prior permission for any protest or gathering on campus, the Left-backed All India Students' Association strongly opposed the move, calling it an attempt to “strangulate progressive voices.”

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On Monday, the university released a notice stating that organisers must submit a signed hard copy of their application to the proctor’s office as well as to local police authorities, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police and the Station House Officer of the concerned area.

DU Proctor Manoj Kumar Singh clarified that the application must include details such as the organiser’s name, college or department, contact information, nature and duration of the event, logistical requirements, list of speakers, and expected number of participants. This application must be submitted at least 72 hours before any assembly, protest, march, sit-in, or similar activity on campus.

Reacting to the directive, AISA said the requirement effectively creates a “permission-based system” that restricts student voices. The organisation termed it a direct attempt to limit the democratic right to assemble and a response to the growing student-led movements for social justice.

The directive comes shortly after the university imposed a one-month ban on protests on February 17, following a march in the North Campus that turned violent and reportedly involved the assault of a female journalist.

AISA further alleged that the notification is part of a broader effort by the administration to curb dissent and weaken the right to protest, which it says is protected under guidelines of the University Grants Commission and the Constitution of India.

The student body also highlighted recent student movements, including mobilisations demanding the Rohith Act and initiatives like the People’s Literature Festival, as examples of continued resistance and engagement on campus.

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