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Jamia Millia Islamia to Hold Student Union Elections After 20 Years, Issues Order
· Source: Amar Ujala
Jamia Millia Islamia has issued an official order stating that student union elections will be held 15 days after the approval of the student union constitution. However, student groups remain dissatisfied as exact dates for the approval and voting have not been announced.
University Order and Election Announcement
The administration of Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi issued an official order on Monday, 26 October regarding student union elections. According to the order, elections will be conducted 15 days after the student union's constitution is approved. Student union elections have not been held at the university for nearly 20 years, which led to days of student protests on campus demanding the restoration of the elected body. A confirmed voting date has not yet been announced.
Decisions Taken by the Administration
Issued by the Registrar's Office, the university order outlined several measures to address the situation on campus:
- Revocation of suspension orders and show-cause notices issued to students during the protests.
- Formation of a committee to investigate the role of security staff during the demonstrations.
- A requirement that protesting students issue a public apology via a press conference for alleged defamatory statements and activities against the university administration.
- A requirement for students to remove related posts uploaded to social media platforms.
Talks Between Registrar and Protesting Students
Jamia Registrar Professor Mohammad Mahtab Alam Rizvi visited the campus at around 4:30 AM on Monday to speak with the demonstrating students. He shared the university administration's order and appealed to the students to end their agitation. The administration stated that the order addresses the students' demands.
Concerns Raised by Student Groups
Student bodies, including the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, expressed dissatisfaction with the administration's order. They stated that the order lacks clarity because it does not provide a definite timeline for approving the constitution or an exact date for the elections. They also questioned why the demand for the Proctor's resignation was not addressed in the order. The association maintained that the protest would only be reconsidered after receiving clear and written assurances regarding all demands.
Questions
When will the student union elections take place at Jamia Millia Islamia?
According to the university order, the elections will be conducted 15 days after the student union constitution receives approval, though the exact date has not been announced.
What action has the university taken regarding suspended students?
The university administration has decided to withdraw the suspension orders and show-cause notices issued to students during the protests.
What conditions must the protesting students fulfill according to the administration?
Protesting students are required to issue a public apology through a press conference regarding alleged defamatory statements and activities, and they must remove related posts from social media.
Why are student groups dissatisfied with the administration's order?
Student organizations stated that the order lacks a clear timeline for approving the constitution, fails to set a voting date, and does not address the demand for the Proctor's resignation.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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