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Jamia Millia Islamia student union election agreement

Overview

Students at Jamia Millia Islamia have entered a prolonged period of unrest, centered on a hunger strike demanding the restoration of the student union, which has not held elections since 2006. The protests have been characterized by allegations of administrative harassment, including the use of physical force against students and the dismantling of protest tents. Controversy emerged regarding “objectionable” graffiti and slogans such as “Free Kashmir” found on campus walls. While some student representatives claim these were planted by outsiders to discredit the movement, other organizations have called for strict action against the writing. As tensions and clashes on campus escalated, the university administration transitioned all academic courses to online mode and closed campus gates and libraries, citing student safety and the need for academic continuity.

Following a two-week period of protests, the university Registrar, Professor Mahtab Alam Rizvi, reached an agreement to resume elections. On October 26, the administration issued an official order stating that elections will be held within 15 days of the approval of a new Students’ Union constitution. As part of the agreement, the university has pledged to revoke all suspensions and show-cause notices issued during the protest period and will form a committee to investigate the conduct of security personnel. In exchange, the university has requested that protesting students issue a public apology via a press conference for what it termed “defamatory statements” made against the administration. Student groups remain divided; many protesters have rejected these terms, arguing the order lacks a concrete timeline for constitutional approval and specific election dates, and expressing dissatisfaction with the apology requirement. Amid the ongoing unrest, the university has extended online classes and virtual mid-term examinations until November 8.

Entities

Imran Masood · Jamia Millia Islamia · New Delhi · Jamia Millia Islamia · Mazhar Asif

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] Protesters demand the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU). desitalkchicago.com · www.latestly.com · www.news9live.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Five Jamia Millia Islamia students are participating in a hunger strike. desitalkchicago.com · www.latestly.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The hunger strike has lasted 13 days as of October 24, 2026. desitalkchicago.com · www.latestly.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Protesters demand the resignation of the university’s Chief Proctor. desitalkchicago.com · www.latestly.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Protesters demand the revocation of student suspensions and show-cause notices. desitalkchicago.com · www.latestly.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Elections will be held within 15 days of the approval of the student union constitution. eisamay.com · www.news9live.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The university will revoke suspensions and show-cause notices issued to protesting students. eisamay.com · www.news9live.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A committee will be formed to investigate the role of security personnel during the protests. eisamay.com · www.news9live.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The university's last student union elections were held in 2005. www.news9live.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Delhi Police detained ten people, including Congress MP Imran Masood, near the university. www.news9live.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Graffiti with ‘Free Kashmir’ and ‘Free Sharjeel Imam’ slogans was found on campus walls. www.news9live.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jamia Millia Islamia student union elections have not been held since 2006. eisamay.com

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 30 sources
Jamia Millia Islamia announces student union elections after 20-year hiatus
Jamia Millia Islamia will hold student union elections within 15 days of constitutional approval, following two decades of absence and weeks of student protests and hunger strikes.
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 37 sources
Jamia Millia Islamia shifts classes online amid student protests
Jamia Millia Islamia has moved all classes online due to ongoing student protests demanding the restoration of the university's student union and the resignation of the Chief Proctor.
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Jamia Millia Islamia campus tension rises amid student hunger strike
Students at Jamia Millia Islamia continue a hunger strike demanding student union elections, amid controversy over provocative slogans found on campus walls and allegations of administrative misconduct.

Sources

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