Jamia forms committee to draft students' union constitution amid ongoing protest
Jamia Millia Islamia has formed a committee to draft a new constitution for its students' union, which has been defunct since 2006. The university is also reviewing disciplinary actions taken against students during recent protests.
Why it matters
The restoration of student unions is a critical issue for campus democracy and student rights in Indian higher education.
Jamia forms committee to draft students' union constitution amid ongoing protest left Jamia Protest Jamia Protest The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ewqr0v/article71609148.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Jamia%20Protest.jpg Jamia Protest Jamia Protest Jamia Protest According to a separate notification issued by the Chief Proctor's office on Wednesday, disciplinary action initiated against protesting students between October 12 at 5:30 p.m. and October 21 will be reviewed New Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia has constituted a committee to draft the constitution of its students' union, which was dissolved in 2006, amid an ongoing student protest demanding restoration of elected student representation on campus. According to a separate notification issued by the Chief Proctor's office on Wednesday (October 21, 2026), disciplinary action initiated against protesting students between October 12 at 5:30 p.m. and October 21 will be reviewed. The notification said students facing such action have been advised to approach the Chief Proctor. However, any cause originating after 5:30 p.m.
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