Jamia Campus Showdown: Administration Warning, Ghalib Lawn Eviction & Student Union Poll Demand

A major standoff has emerged at Jamia Millia Islamia as the university administration issued a final warning to students demanding that they immediately vacate the Ghalib lawn and the Gulistan-e-Ghalib building. The university stated that the demonstration amounts to unlawful assembly and is disrupting economics and political science classes. However, protesting students have continued an indefinite hunger strike launched on October 12, refusing to end their agitation until a firm timeline and date for student union elections are provided. Jamia has not held student body polls since 2006, and despite discussions between administrators and students, no consensus on election dates has been reached.