On Monday, Jamia Millia Islamia issued a final notice demanding that students occupying the Gulistan‑e‑Ghalib Building and Ghalib Lawn vacate within hours, citing unlawful presence that disrupts the Political Science and Economics departments. The notice warned of disciplinary and legal action if the protesters persisted.
The agitation has reached its fifteenth day as students demand the restoration of the Jamia Students' Union, which has been dormant since 2006. The university had earlier promised elections within fifteen days of approving a new constitution, but the demonstrators insist on a concrete timetable.
In response to the unrest, Jamia Millia Islamia has extended its online instruction until November 8, noting that the campus situation will dictate the resumption of on‑campus classes after the Diwali holidays.
Second‑semester examinations will also shift online, with departments and the Controller of Examinations finalising schedules; PhD scholars have been directed to consult supervisors remotely.
The Indian National Congress has voiced support for the demonstrators, while the university has revoked earlier suspension and show‑cause notices issued during the protest.
The administration will review the mode of classes post‑Diwali, and the election process will commence once the constitution is approved, marking a critical juncture for campus governance.