No Elections Since 2006: The Catch in Jamia’s New Order #jamia #delhi

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Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) recently agreed to hold student union elections after nearly 20 years. So why did protests and hunger strikes continue on campus?

Here is the complete timeline and what the headlines missed:
• 20-Year Gap: Jamia hasn’t had an elected Students' Union (JMISU) since 2006.
• October 12, 2026: Students began protesting and launched an indefinite hunger strike demanding a clear election schedule.
• Campus Restrictions: Heavy police and paramilitary deployment, barricaded gates, Section 163 imposed outside campus, and over 40 students detained.
• The October 26 Catch: The administration agreed to hold elections "within 15 days of approval of the union constitution"—but initially gave no fixed deadline for when that constitution would be approved, while demanding a public apology.
• Academic Impact: Online classes have been extended until November 24, 2026, and odd-semester exams have been shifted online.

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