Jamia Millia Islamia announces resumption of student union elections after two decades
The university will revoke suspensions and decide the election schedule after the student-union constitution is approved, following nearly two weeks of protests.
- On Thursday, Jamia Millia Islamia administration agreed to student demands for drafting a union constitution and holding elections, ending an 18-day hunger strike. Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif and Registrar Mahtab Alam Rizvi announced the deal at Ghalib Lawns.
- Five students launched an indefinite hunger strike on October 12, demanding restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union , which had been dissolved in 2006 after two decades without elected representation.
- Tensions escalated after the university shifted classes online citing safety; student organizations alleged 'more than 100' security guards 'manhandled' protesters, while police registered an FIR against Congress MPs Imran Masood and Imran Pratapgarhi for 'trespassing'.
- The administration set May 15, 2027, as the deadline for approving the new constitution, with elections to follow within six weeks of the next academic year beginning July 16. University officials revoked suspension orders and show-cause notices.
- Student representatives remain skeptical, noting the May 15 deadline is 'nearly five months beyond' their proposed December 20 date. Protesters continue seeking clear written commitments on the election schedule and the Chief Proctor's resignation.
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Jamia students end 18-day stir as varsity sets timeline for union polls - The Tribune
After 18 days’ of hunger strike and an indefinite sit-in demanding the restoration of student union elections, protesting students at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on Thursday announced the end of their agitation following an assurance from the university administration to approve and implement the students union constitution by May 15, 2027, and conduct elections in the next academic session.
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Scuffles broke out between protesting students and paramilitary personnel at Jamia Millia Islamia on Monday as the students refused to end their agitation for restoration of students' union elections despite the university issuing an order for the polls earlier in the day.
Jamia Millia Islamia: Jamia Milia Islamia to resume student union elections after two decades, and days of protests
Jamia Millia Islamia plans to conduct students' union elections within 15 days after the constitution's approval. Protests for restoring the elected student body have been ongoing for nearly two weeks. Students launched an indefinite hunger strike and demanded a clear election schedule. The university has formed a committee to draft the new constitution while addressing the union's past dissolution.
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