Emphasising that it is an unprecedented move as no MCC circular was ever issued by the institute during any past elections, the statement questions the timing of the circular which is over a month after the MCC came into effect.
Anand Patwardhan, director of Ram Ke Naam, extended support and said that this was reminiscent of the attack on Rohith Vemula, which must be resisted by all citizens of India.
A notice issued on January 18 said that students participating in protest activities and demonstrations will face action from “the law-enforcing agency”.