The Jamia student protest continued on October 26, 2026, despite an order for union elections, as demonstrators said the university had not set a definite timetable for approving the constitution needed to hold the vote.

Key Takeaways

  • The university said elections would be held within 15 days of approval of the union’s constitution.
  • Students said the order lacked a deadline for approving that constitution.
  • Scuffles broke out and some protesters were detained as security was tightened.

Why the Jamia student protest continues

Students at New Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia have been seeking the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union, whose elections have not been held since 2006. The agitation had continued for nearly two weeks.

The university’s order links the election date to approval of the union’s constitution. Protesters say that leaves the timing uncertain because the order does not set a deadline for approval.

Rehan Khan, one of two students on an indefinite hunger strike for 12 days, said the administration had told protesters a draft constitution would be prepared by December 20. He questioned whether the administration would approve it and said students wanted a definite approval timeline.

University order and campus response

The university also revoked suspension and show-cause notices issued during the protest and provided for a committee to inquire into the conduct of security staff. Its order stated that protesting students had agreed to issue a public apology for defamatory statements, actions or social media posts and remove such posts.

Although the order said the protest would be called off immediately, students continued to demonstrate. Scuffles broke out between protesters and paramilitary personnel, some protesters were detained, and police prevented students from entering the campus.

The university had shifted classes across all courses online, advised students not to visit campus and said gates and libraries would remain closed until further notice. It had also notified a committee to draft the union constitution on October 21.

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