Jamia University to restore student union after protest victory

Students at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University have secured a significant victory in their campaign to restore the student union after the university administration agreed to their key demands on Tuesday. The decision came following an extended hunger strike by student activists seeking the reinstatement of the elected student body. The administration announced it would prepare a revised constitution for the student union by May 15, 2027, establishing a clear timeline for institutional reform. In addition to the constitutional framework, the university has pledged to conduct elections for the student union within six weeks of the commencement of the next academic year, allowing for adequate preparation and student participation in the electoral process. The restoration of the student union represents a substantial development in student governance at the institution, which had previously faced restrictions on student representative bodies. The agreement marks the conclusion of the protesting students' hunger strike, with organizers expressing satisfaction that their sustained pressure had yielded concrete commitments from university leadership. Officials have indicated that the new constitution will address previous concerns that prompted administrative action regarding the student union's functioning.