Assam University restricts any form of protests inside campus premises
January 12, 2019
As the Citizenship Amendment Bill continues to be a bone of contention between various civil organizations as well as the government at the Centre and protest rallies have become an almost common phenomenon in the state, authorities at Assam University in Silchar have issued a special directive that prohibits any kind of dharna or rally inside the university premises. The directive was issued on Friday, January 11.
The directive states that any dharna or rally inside the campus premises are prohibited without prior approval from the respective authorities. This directive comes following widespread protests by 3000 odd students. It also prohibits any unauthorized reporting with immediate effect.
The directive also states that if anyone is found violating the orders, they will be held responsible according to the rules.
The students of the university, who are backed by the All Assam Students Union (AASU) had earlier bought out a rally on January 9, opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. The protesters sat outside the main entrance of the university in protest.
