Students at Jamia Millia Islamia Detained Amid Ongoing Protests for Union Elections

Students at Jamia Millia Islamia university in Delhi continue to protest for time-bound elections for the students' union, leading to several detentions by police. The university has not held student union elections since 2006. Despite the administration's announcement of elections within 15 days of the union’s constitution being approved, students claim their demands remain unmet. Two students have continued their hunger strike, demanding the resignation of the chief proctor and objecting to a condition requiring a public apology for their actions during the protest.

Key facts

• Students at Jamia Millia Islamia have been protesting since October 12 for time-bound elections for the students' union.
• Five students initiated a hunger strike to demand the restoration of their union.
• The university administration announced elections within 15 days of the union’s constitution being approved.
• Students allege the administration has not fully addressed their demands and was pressured into signing an agreement.

Sources

• Scroll.in