Jamia Millia to Hold Student Union Elections After Two Decades

Jamia Millia Islamia University moved Monday to restore democratic elections to its student union, signaling an end to a two-decade hiatus in campus electoral representation. University authorities issued orders mandating that student union elections be held within 15 days of formal approval of the student constitution, paving the way for a long-awaited institutional change.

The announcement comes after prolonged student activism demanding restoration of elected student leadership. Campus groups have repeatedly petitioned the administration to reinstate democratic governance mechanisms that have been absent since the early 2000s.

The timing of the administration's decision reflects growing pressure from the student body, which has staged multiple demonstrations and campaigns seeking to revive the student union. The university's approval of the student constitution represents a significant development in addressing long-standing demands for participatory governance structures.

Details regarding the election timeline, voting procedures, and eligible candidates are expected to follow the formal ratification of the constitution. The move marks a potential turning point in campus administration relations at the Delhi-based institution, one of India's premier educational establishments.