University Of Mysore Prohibits Protests On Campus, Students Call It Abuse Of Power thenewsminute.com

Students of the University of Mysore have accused officials of the administration of abusing their power to protect themselves by prohibiting protests within the campus.

In a circular dated July 20, the University had prohibited students from holding demonstrations within the campus without the prior permission from the administration. The circular stated that if the diktat is violated, the offenders will be met with stringent measures. B Ravi, an All India Democratic Student Organisation (AIDSO) activist and a former student, alleged that the circular is a reaction to the protests by students and research scholars against the administration over illegal appointments of non-teaching staff.