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Vijay Government Reverses Ban on Students from CJP, Sparking Left Protests
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 04:38 PM
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The Vijay administration withdrew its earlier order that barred students from CJP, prompting protests by left‑wing groups.
The state government led by Vijay announced a reversal of its previous directive that prohibited students from entering CJP. The original order, issued earlier this month, had sparked concerns among student bodies and educational institutions.
Following the U‑turn, leaders of left‑wing parties gathered outside the government secretariat to voice their disapproval, describing the move as a political maneuver rather than a genuine policy correction. Demonstrators held placards and chanted slogans demanding clarity on the criteria for student participation in CJP activities.
Government officials, however, defended the decision, stating that the ban was found to be untenable after consultations with academic stakeholders. They emphasized that the reversal aims to ensure that students can resume their regular engagements without administrative hindrance.
The episode adds to a series of recent policy debates in the state, highlighting tensions between the ruling administration and opposition parties over education‑related reforms.
Following the U‑turn, leaders of left‑wing parties gathered outside the government secretariat to voice their disapproval, describing the move as a political maneuver rather than a genuine policy correction. Demonstrators held placards and chanted slogans demanding clarity on the criteria for student participation in CJP activities.
Government officials, however, defended the decision, stating that the ban was found to be untenable after consultations with academic stakeholders. They emphasized that the reversal aims to ensure that students can resume their regular engagements without administrative hindrance.
The episode adds to a series of recent policy debates in the state, highlighting tensions between the ruling administration and opposition parties over education‑related reforms.