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Political row erupts over student union poll at Jamia; FIR filed against three MPs
Tensions escalate at Jamia Millia Islamia University over the restoration of student union elections, with Delhi Police filing cases against three lawmakers following a university complaint. Student groups have accused authorities of detaining hundreds of protesters.
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Controversy surrounding the student union election process at Jamia Millia Islamia University has intensified, drawing intervention from law enforcement and political figures. The dispute centers on demands to restore student union elections at the institution.
Delhi Police registered cases against three members of parliament based on a complaint filed by the university administration. The police action marks a significant escalation in what began as a campus issue, with the involvement of national lawmakers indicating the political dimensions of the dispute.
Student organizations, including the Students Federation of India (SFI), have contested the police response. The SFI alleged that authorities have detained hundreds of students during protests, characterizing the crackdown as an excessive use of force against demonstrators exercising their democratic rights.
The university administration has not made public statements detailing the specific grounds of its complaint to police. The development reflects broader tensions over student representation mechanisms at educational institutions in India and raises questions about the appropriate response to campus activism.