The results of student protests at Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi, which demanded the restoration of student council elections, have been announced. Students held demonstrations and hunger strikes. During the protests, on October 24, the university administration decided to move all courses online until further notice, citing safety concerns. Subsequently, on October 25, students gathered again outside Gate No. 7 of the campus, protesting the decision to hold classes online.
However, on Monday, the administration announced that student council elections would be held after nearly two decades. According to the directive, the elections will take place within 15 days of the approval of the student council's constitution. Nevertheless, since the exact date of the constitution's approval has not yet been set, questions remain regarding the election timeline.
Jamia Millia Islamia administration abolished the student council in 2006. Since then, students have continued to insist on the restoration and holding of elections. However, no action had been taken. Students argue that through the student council, they can democratically present their issues and demands to the university administration.
Recently, demonstrations have also taken place on the campus demanding the reinstatement of student council elections. Among these protests was the issuance of a new directive by the university administration. According to the administration, the election dates will depend on the approval of the student council's constitution, making the constitution's approval a key step for conducting the elections.
According to the directive issued by the university administration, the Jamia Millia Islamia student council elections will take place within 15 days of the constitution's approval date. However, according to this directive, the exact election date will only become clear after the constitution is approved. The announcement of elections after about 20 years is viewed as a significant step in the context of demands for the restoration of the student council. Attention will now focus on when the student council constitution will be approved and how the election process will unfold.