'Prioritise Safety': DU Asks Students To 'Stay Away From Jantar Mantar' Amid Ongoing Protests

The University of Delhi (DU) has issued an advisory asking students and faculty members to stay away from Jantar Mantar and avoid taking part in unauthorised assemblies and demonstrations.

In a post shared on X on Thursday, the university urged students to prioritise their safety and follow the law. It also warned that unlawful gatherings at Jantar Mantar, which are regulated under Supreme Court directives, could lead to legal action.

“Dear students and faculty, your safety matters to us. Please note that any unlawful assemblies or demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi,” the university said.

Dear students and faculty, your safety matters to us. Please note that any unlawful assemblies or demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, which are

strictly regulated as per the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, may invite legal action. Such activities can…

— University of Delhi (@UnivofDelhi) July 23, 2026

It added that participating in such demonstrations could pose “serious risks to students’ personal safety” and also affect students’ “academic progress and professional opportunities”.

DU further urged students to “stay away from Jantar Mantar” and “prioritise their safety and compliance with the law”.

“Furthermore, you are advised to exercise caution as a significant amount of fake and misleading content is being created and circulated to fuel the situation,” it added.

CJP Protest Continues

The advisory comes amid the continuing protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

The CJP launched its sit-in protest on June 20, demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, reforms to the education system and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The protest gathered momentum after thousands of people joined demonstrations demanding action over the leak of the NEET medical entrance examination paper.

Similar demonstrations have also been reported in cities across the country.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the agitation on June 28 and later began an indefinite hunger strike in support of the students’ demands. On late Thursday, he ended his fast after 26 days at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram following discussions with Union ministers and government assurances on key issues.

The CJP has said its protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until its demands, including the resignation of the education minister and wider reforms to the examination system, are addressed.

(With inputs from agencies)