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Congress MP detained at Jamia student protest over union elections
Congress Member of Parliament Imran Masood was taken into police custody while participating in a demonstration at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University. The protest centers on demands to restore student union elections at the institution.
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Imran Masood, a Congress MP, and Samajwadi Party leader Mohibullah Nadvi were detained by Delhi Police on Wednesday while attending a student protest at Jamia Millia Islamia University. The demonstration, which continues at the central Delhi campus, seeks restoration of student union elections, a demand that has galvanized campus activism in recent weeks.
Police took both leaders into custody as they joined the ongoing agitation, though specific details regarding the duration and circumstances of their detention remained unclear. The incident marks a significant political dimension to the student-led movement at the university.
In response to the escalating situation, Delhi Police intensified security measures around the university campus. Additional personnel were deployed in the vicinity as authorities moved to manage the demonstration and prevent any potential disruptions to normal campus activities.
The protest reflects broader concerns among students regarding governance structures at the institution. Student union elections have historically served as a platform for campus discourse and representation of student interests at Indian universities.