Jamia Millia Islamia shifts all classes online amid student protests
The move follows clashes and a 13-day hunger strike as students press for union elections and the removal of top disciplinary officials.
- Jamia Millia Islamia shifted all classes online on Saturday, October 24, 2026, citing the need to ensure student safety and security amid ongoing protests demanding restoration of an elected students' union.
- Students have maintained an indefinite hunger strike since October 12, 2026, demanding restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union , dissolved in 2006, and a formal announcement of election schedules.
- Delhi Police detained Congress MP Imran Masood on Friday, October 23, 2026, during a campus visit; the administration filed a complaint against him and other MPs for alleged "trespassing."
- The Vishva Hindu Parishad condemned graffiti including "Free Kashmir" on campus walls, with spokesperson Vinod Bansal labeling it a potential "hub of anti-India activities" and demanding action.
- Security personnel closed main entry gates and suspended water facilities on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as students continued protests despite heavy police deployment and the university's online-only policy.
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Hunger strike, suspensions and protest for a union: Why has Jamia shifted classes online? Students speak out
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.
Jamia moves to online mode as students' protest continues
New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) students continued to protest on Saturday, October 24, announcing they wouldn’t relent unless all their demands were met, while the varsity moved to an online mode of teaching. Sharing a press release on X, JMI said, “First, the employees resolved to urge the protesters to vacate the protest site … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on W…
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