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Tamil Nadu Reverses Ban on Student Participation in CJP, Left Protests

After a brief but controversial ban on student involvement in protests organized by the CJP and Left parties, the Tamil Nadu government has rescinded its order following public backlash and political pressure.

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Key moments · 5

Tamil Nadu bars students from CJP, Left protests

India Today ↗

Departments told to prevent student protest participation

Times of India ↗

Ban on student participation sparks controversy

The Hindu ↗

Ban quickly rolled back after backlash

Swarajya ↗

CPI(M) blames officials for protest ban order

The Hindu ↗

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  1. CPI(M) holds Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary responsible for circular on student participation in Left parties’ protests
    The Hindu
  2. No motive behind circular on student participation in CJP, Left parties’ protests: Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister
    The Hindu

13 articles

  1. Tamil Nadu Rolls Back Directive Keeping Students Away From Protests A Day After Issuing It
    Swarajya
  2. Tamil Nadu bars students from joining CJP and Left-led protests, scraps order after backlash
    Scroll.in
  3. Tamil Nadu withdraws order seeking to stop students from joining Left parties, CJP protests
    Mint
  4. Tamil Nadu government order to prevent student participation in Left, CJP protests sparks controversy, withdrawn - The Hindu
    The Hindu
  5. Tamil Nadu government order seeking steps to prevent students from protesting withdrawn after row
    The Hindu