Jamia protest: University shifts classes to online mode to ensure ‘safety, security’ of students
Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi has shifted classes to online mode following student protests demanding the restoration of student union elections. The university cited safety and security concerns as the primary reason for the transition.
Why it matters
The situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding student governance and campus activism in Indian higher education institutions.
Jamia protest: University shifts classes to online mode to ensure ‘safety, security’ of students left Security personnel keep vigil as students of Jamia Millia Islamia Law Department took out a peaceful 'black coat' march, in New Delhi, on October 22, 2026. - PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/rekelt/article71619897.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_22_2026_000262A.jpg - New Delhi: Security personnel keep vigil as students of Jamia Millia Islamia Law Department take out a peaceful 'black coat' march, in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_22_2026_000262A) Several students have been staging a hunger strike since October 12 demanding the restoration of student union elections that were last held in 2006 Jamia Millia Islamia university in Delhi on Saturday (October 24, 2026) announced that classes of all its courses have been shifted to online mode until further notice to ensure the “safety and security” of its students amid an ongoing protest demanding restoration of elected student representation on campus.
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