IIT Roorkee issues a clarification after an advisory circulated among students, faculty and staff triggered criticism on social media. Multiple reports say the controversy stemmed from claims that the institute told students not to support ongoing student protests online, with some social media users calling it a “gag order.” The institute, through a statement sent to ANI, says the communication is an internal advisory released at the beginning of each academic session and is routinely issued every year. IIT Roorkee says it is aligned with existing notified conduct rules and does not introduce a new directive or policy. The institute also reiterates that the advisory should not be taken out of context. Other reporting characterizes the advisory as a reminder to avoid backing or participating in “political movements” or political discussions on social media. IIT Roorkee maintains that the advisory is part of its standard compliance messaging at the start of the academic year and is not a fresh restriction on students’ social media activity.
IIT Roorkee clarifies viral advisory on student social media support during protests
IIT Roorkee issues a clarification after an advisory circulated among students, faculty and staff triggered criticism on social media. Multiple reports say the controversy stemmed from claims that the...
- IIT Roorkee clarifies that the circulated message is an internal advisory issued at the start of every academic session.
- The institute says similar advisories are routinely issued each year and do not constitute new policy or directives.
- IIT Roorkee states the advisory is based on existing notified conduct rules.
- The clarification follows social media claims that students were told not to support ongoing student protests on social media.
- The institute says the communication should not be interpreted out of context.
While the fresh advisory created furore on social media with several users terming it a "gag order", the institute insisted that it is in accordance with existing rules and should not be viewed out of context
4 hours agoIn a recent advisory, IIT Roorkee has reminded its students and staff to stay clear of political debates on social media platforms. The institution referenced existing protocols that discourage any actions that could tarnish its relationship with the government. This notification follows widespread protests advocating for the Education Minister's resignation.
4 hours agoAn advisory asking students not to support ongoing student protests on social media sparked criticism online, prompting IIT Roorkee to issue a clarification. The institute said that the communication is a routine advisory circulated at the beginning of every academic session.
5 hours agoIIT Roorkee has clarified that an advisory circulated among students, faculty and staff is a routine internal communication issued at the start of every academic session and does not represent a new policy. The clarification followed criticism on social media over claims that students had been directed not to support ongoing student protests online. The institute said the advisory is based on existing notified conduct rules and should not be interpreted out of context.
5 hours agoNew Delhi, July 21: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee on Monday clarified to ANI that the communication being referred to in connection with an advisory purportedly asking students not to support the ongoing student protests on social media is an internal advisory circulated among students, faculty and staff at the commencement of every academic session and does not constitute any new directive or policy.Amid an advisory issued by IIT Roorkee triggering an uproar over its purported direction asking students not to support the ongoing student protests on social media, the institute clarified to ANI that the communication is an internal advisory circulated among students, faculty… pic.twitter.com/GdMAm9TF2C— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2026 According to ANI, the institute said the communication is circulated among students, faculty, and staff in accordance with its existing notified conduct rules and should not be viewed out of context.In an official statement, the IIT Roorkee notice said, as per the ANI report, “The communication being referred to is an internal advisory circulated among students, faculty, and staff at the commencement of each academic session. Similar advisories are routinely issued every year in accordance with the institute’s existing notified conduct rules and do not constitute any new directive or policy. The communication should not be misinterpreted or viewed out of context.”The statement was issued by Smt Sonika Srivastava, Media Cell Incharge, IIT Roorkee.The clarification comes after reports and social media posts claimed that the institute had directed students not to support ongoing student protests online, sparking criticism and debate. However, IIT Roorkee maintained that the advisory is part of its standard annual communication issued at the start of every academic session and is not a fresh policy or restriction on students’ social media activities.As per the notice shared via ANI, the institute reiterated that the communication should not be misinterpreted or viewed out of context.
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