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Jamia students protest election delays, several detained by police
Hours after election announcement, students at Jamia Millia Islamia staged fresh protests demanding institutional reforms and faster union polls. Police detained several demonstrators during the demonstration.
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Students at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University mounted a demonstration on Wednesday, raising demands for institutional accountability in the electoral process. The protest erupted shortly after the university announced upcoming student union elections, with protesters calling for the appointment of a dedicated chief election officer to oversee proceedings.
The demonstrators also pressed for an accelerated election timeline, citing delays in conducting union polls. Chanting slogans including 'Delhi Police, go back,' students highlighted concerns about police presence on campus during their peaceful assembly.
Police personnel intervened in the protest, detaining several student activists. The nature and duration of the detentions were not immediately clarified by authorities. University officials have not yet issued a formal statement regarding the demonstration or the specific grievances raised.
The protest reflects ongoing tensions between student bodies and university administration over electoral processes and campus governance. Jamia Millia Islamia, one of India's prominent central universities, has experienced periodic student activism related to administrative and electoral matters in recent years.