Jamia Millia Islamia announces resumption of student union elections after two decades
The order follows nearly two weeks of protests and a hunger strike, and also revokes suspensions and show-cause notices, officials said.
- On Monday, Jamia Millia Islamia announced student union elections will be held 15 days after constitutional approval, ending a two-decade pause in elected representation at the university.
- Five students began an indefinite hunger strike on October 12, demanding restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union and a fixed election schedule after the university had not held elections since 2006.
- Following an FIR registered against Congress MP Imran Masood for alleged trespassing, the university shifted all classes online as a precautionary measure amid heavy police deployment around campus.
- Despite the administration's announcement, student representatives rejected the order as "ambiguous," arguing that no specific timeline for constitutional approval leaves election dates uncertain, prompting continued sit-ins.
- Inspired by the recent union election at Aligarh Muslim University, students remain determined to secure accountability, while the university has committed to investigating security conduct and revoking disciplinary actions against protesters.
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Students, security personnel clash at Jamia Millia over union poll row
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.
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“The Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union Election will be held after 15 days from the date of approval of the constitution of the Students’ Union of Jamia Millia Islamia,” the order stated.
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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Jamia has shifted classes online indefinitely amid tensions over students’ demand to restore the university’s students’ union. Protesters allege disciplinary action, detentions and restrictions on their agitation.
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