Universities nationwide responding to student dissent through punitive action, intimidation: Activists

NEW DELHI: (Mar 7) : Student leaders and activists on Saturday alleged that university administrations nationwide are increasingly responding to student dissent through "suspensions, expulsions, and intimidation", reflecting a broader attempt to curb democratic student politics across universities.

Marking one year of punitive actions by Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) administration against several students in 2025, the student leaders alleged that the suspensions and expulsions were aimed at suppressing dissent on campus.

They further raised concerns about the university administration's handling of bullying on campus, democratic dissent, and student rights.