'Stay Away From Protests': DU & JNU Advisories Trigger Massive Debate

As protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation continue at Jantar Mantar, Delhi's two premier universities—Delhi University (DU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)—have advised students to stay away from the demonstrations.

But is telling students not to protest the right approach?

In this NDTV analysis, we examine whether universities should limit themselves to ensuring student safety or whether advising students to avoid protests altogether risks sending the wrong message. The discussion also looks at campus culture, student activism, and why many believe young people respond better to trust and guidance than restrictions.