Tamil Nadu Govt Orders Schools, Colleges, Police To Prevent Students From Joining CJP, Left Protests

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay has told officials to work to stop school and college students and young people from joining protests and demonstrations organized by Leftist parties and the Tamil Nadu Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) according to an official message from the Department of Collegiate Education.

What is the order?

In a letter dated August 17 the Commissioner of Collegiate Education asked principals of government arts and science colleges to work with the School Education and Higher Education departments, police and district administration to make sure that male and female students, young people do not take part in these protests.

The directive refers to a government letter dated August 14 which asked for teamwork between departments and joint action on this issue.

The message, marked "Most Urgent " also tells colleges to send details about the steps they have taken to the Directorate of Collegiate Education away.

The Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE) has directed the School Education Department, Higher Education Department, Police Department, and district administration to coordinate and take joint measures to prevent students and youth from participating in protests and agitation… pic.twitter.com/xUOoHknoNB

— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2026

What is the reason for the order?

The TVK government has asked the School Education Department, Higher Education Department, police and district administrations to work to stop students from joining protests.

The order was given during a time of increased activity and follows the governments worry about students and young people joining protests organized by the two political groups.

How did BJP react to the order?

The directive got a reaction from BJP leaders. State Secretary Vinoj P Selvam called the Leftist outfits and CJP "Agents of Chaos" saying their leaders trick students and then leave them to deal with the results while going back to their own homes.

He said he was happy with the Vijay governments decision saying it would help students avoid getting involved in protests and instead concentrate on their careers. He also asked the government not to cancel the notice because of pressure, from its ally, the CPI(M).