Jamia Millia Islamia shifted all classes online on Saturday after students protesting for the restoration of the university’s students’ union clashed with security guards on campus.
The confrontation erupted after security guards moved to remove tents where protesting students had gathered, including those observing a hunger strike. The protest, which began on October 12, has continued for 13 days.
The students are demanding the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU), which was disbanded in 2006 following campus violence that disrupted academic activities. They are also seeking the withdrawal of disciplinary action against protesting students and the removal of the university’s chief proctor.
The All India Students’ Association (AISA) accused the university administration of acting against students without provocation while negotiations were underway. The administration has rejected the allegations.
Jamia registrar Mahtab Alam Rizvi alleged that Congress MPs Imran Pratapgarhi and Imran Masood had entered the campus without permission on Friday, aggravating tensions. He said a complaint had been filed with the Delhi Police.
The campus has also witnessed controversy over alleged slogans referring to Kashmir. The claims have been denied by protesting students and Congress leader Imran Masood.
The university’s decision to shift classes online comes amid mounting tensions over the ongoing agitation, with no resolution to the students’ demands reported so far.
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