Jamia Millia Islamia students have been clashing with the university administration since Oct. 12, when they began a 16‑day sit‑in demanding the restoration of a student union that hasn’t had elections since 2006. The protest has centered on the Gulistan‑e‑Ghalib Building and Ghalib Lawn, where students occupy the space and refuse to leave.
Today, the university issued a final warning, ordering students to vacate the Gulistan‑e‑Ghalib Building and Ghalib Lawn immediately or face disciplinary and legal action. It also suspended all in‑person classes, shifting every course online until further notice.
Students cite a lack of a concrete timeline for approving the student union constitution and holding elections. A faction that had previously called off the agitation rejected the administration’s agreement, arguing it lacks clarity and a definitive timetable.
Vice‑Chancellor Dr. S. R. Chandran said the university has revoked suspension orders and will investigate security personnel. Students like Faizan Khan and Ritik Kumar have continued hunger strikes, demanding a definite election date and the resignation of the proctor and security adviser.
The university will convene a committee to review the administration’s conduct. The protest will likely continue until a written timetable is released, while the Delhi High Court is expected to weigh in on the dispute.