Pooja Bhatt slams Delhi University for discouraging students from Jantar Mantar: ‘Don't maintain conspiracy of silence’
- Posted on July 24, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Renowned filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has publicly denounced Delhi University's directive cautioning students against participating in active demonstrations and visiting Jantar Mantar protest sites. The prominent artist contends that educational institutions bear a fundamental responsibility to champion democratic freedoms rather than implementing restrictive measures. Bhatt emphasizes that fostering open dialogue and protecting students' fundamental rights to advocate for their beliefs constitutes a cornerstone of genuine academic independence and institutional integrity.
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Pooja Bhatt slams Delhi University for discouraging students from Jantar Mantar: ‘Don't maintain conspiracy of silence’
After the University of Delhi issued an advisory asking students to steer clear of the protests taking place across the city and avoid Jantar Mantar, actor-director Pooja Bhatt strongly criticised the move. She argued that the institution should stand up for students' "right to speak" instead of trying to suppress it.
