No motive behind circular on student participation in CJP, Left parties’ protests: Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister
The Minister’s statement comes after a now-withdrawn directive issued by the Higher Education Department, which had sought coordinated action to prevent students from participating in protests organised by the Left parties and CJP
Tamil Nadu's Higher Education Minister, P. Viswanathan, addressed the Assembly on August 20, 2026, regarding a circular sent to college principals concerning student participation in protests organized by the Left parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Viswanathan clarified that the State government had no hidden agenda behind issuing the directive.
The circular, initially circulated on August 17, aimed to ensure discipline and peace on college campuses. Upon realizing that certain political references were inaccurately included in the circular, the Higher Education Department swiftly withdrew it. The Minister affirmed that the government respects the legitimate rights of students and youth, emphasizing that there are no plans to infringe upon their rights.
Concurrently, Revenue Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan announced disciplinary action against a tahsildar in Dindigul district for improperly collecting information on members of the Communist Parties of India (CPI) and CPI(M).
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