Jamia student elections are planned 15 days after approval of a students’ union constitution, the university said on October 26, 2026. Protesters rejected the order, saying it did not set a deadline for approving the constitution or address all their demands.

Key Takeaways

  • The university’s order ties the election timetable to approval of a constitution but does not say when approval will happen.
  • The last students’ union elections were held in 2005, and the union was dissolved in 2006.
  • Protesting students said they would continue their agitation until they receive clear written commitments.

What the Jamia student elections order says

Jamia Millia Islamia issued the order after nearly two weeks of protests seeking the restoration of elected student representation. Its wording says the election will be held “after 15 days, from the date of approval” of the students’ union constitution.

The university formed a committee on October 21 to draft that constitution. The panel was asked to examine the union’s dissolution, relevant court rulings, the Lyngdoh Committee’s recommendations on student elections, and university statutes and ordinances.

Why students rejected the order

The protest began on October 12 with an indefinite hunger strike and a demand for an official election schedule. Students continued to press for a definite timetable after the university decided to draft a new constitution.

The Jammu & Kashmir Student Association said the notice did not clearly announce the restoration of the union and left key concerns unresolved. Protesters also said it did not address their demand for the proctor’s resignation.

The university’s order stated that the protest should be called off immediately. Students said they would continue until the administration provided a clear written commitment addressing their concerns.

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