In U-Turn, Vijay Government Withdraws Order Barring Students From Protesting
The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn a controversial directive that sought to prevent students from participating in protests. This reversal follows criticism regarding the fundamental rights of students to engage in political activities.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the tension between state administrative control and the constitutional right to freedom of expression and assembly for students.
Take measures to prevent school and college students from participating in protests and agitation programmes, the Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government had directed the School Education Department, Higher Education Department, police department and district administration only to course correct and withdraw the directive within 24 hours.The measures, issued by the Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), were aimed at programmes organised by Left-wing parties and the Tamil Nadu Cockroach Janta Party.Last week, Chief Justice Surya Kant, spotlighting that he had actively participated in student activities, underlined that students have a fundamental right to protest, even if their views may be…
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