Jamia Millia Islamia has formed a seven-member committee to engage with students protesting for the restoration of the students’ union. The decision comes as demonstrations continue on campus, following a recent hunger strike and police intervention.
The university says it is acting in response to the situation, citing earlier disruptions and legal proceedings that resulted in the union’s dissolution in 2006. Students, meanwhile, are demanding the restoration of the union and are also calling for disciplinary action against some peers to be withdrawn. While the reports align on the formation of the committee and the students’ main demands, they differ in how much detail they provide about the underlying reasons and the sequence of recent events.
Across outlets, the committee is described as a direct channel for dialogue intended to address students’ grievances related to union status and related disciplinary measures.
