Tamil Nadu government rescinds ban on student participation in leftist protests

The Tamil Nadu government led by C Joseph Vijay has officially cancelled a prior order that aimed to curb student and youth participation in protests organized by left-wing parties and the Tamil Nadu Cockroach Janata Party. The Department of Collegiate Education issued a communication stating that the directive, which called for coordinated efforts across departments and districts, is now withdrawn. Earlier, the Directorate of Collegiate Education had directed educational institutions to discourage involvement in such programmes and to submit reports on the steps taken.

The original policy was part of a broader strategy to keep students away from political agitation. By reversing the order, the state signals a relaxation of restrictions on student activism. No further details on future monitoring or enforcement were provided.