The Jamia student protest entered its 16th day on October 27, 2026, as students continued to demand a fixed date for union elections and a deadline for approving the union’s constitution.

Key Takeaways

  • The university has said elections will take place within 15 days of approval of the constitution, but students want a deadline for that approval.
  • Classes moved online on October 24 and are scheduled to remain online until November 8.

Why the Jamia student protest continues

Jamia Millia Islamia’s order ties the election timetable to approval of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union constitution. Students say the order does not set a deadline for that approval, leaving the election date uncertain.

Union elections have not been held since 2006. Rehan Khan, a student on an indefinite hunger strike, said on Monday that students had demanded the union’s revival and the announcement of poll dates.

University order and campus response

The university’s order also revoked suspension and show-cause notices issued to students during the protest and provided for a committee to investigate the conduct of security staff. It stated that protesters had agreed to issue a public apology for defamatory statements or actions and remove related social media posts, and that the protest would end after the order was issued.

In a separate order late on Monday, the university told Khan to vacate the protest site immediately or face legal action. Scuffles also broke out on Monday between students and paramilitary personnel as security was tightened on campus.

Online classes and calls for dialogue

The university shifted classes across all courses online on October 24, citing student safety and security concerns. A notice issued Monday said online classes would continue until November 8, after which the university would reevaluate the situation.

At a Monday press conference, alumni, student representatives and others expressed solidarity with the protesters and called for discussions with the administration and steps to resolve the impasse.

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