The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration on Tuesday, January 6, issued a stern warning against students accused of raising objectionable slogans targeting the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister, stating that such behaviour will not be tolerated on campus. An FIR has already been lodged in connection with the incident.
In a strongly worded statement, the university said institutions of higher learning are meant to encourage innovation, critical thinking and healthy debate, and cannot be turned into spaces that promote hatred, chaos or unlawful activities. While reaffirming that freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental constitutional right, the administration stressed that there is a clear difference between democratic dissent and actions that threaten public order or national integrity.
The statement further made it clear that any form of violence, unlawful conduct or anti-national activity would be dealt with strictly, with zero tolerance.
Warning of serious consequences, the JNU administration said students found guilty would face severe disciplinary action, including immediate suspension, expulsion and permanent debarment from the university, along with legal action wherever required.