Restoration Of Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union After 2 Decades: Students Erupt In Celebration

New Delhi: Students of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in New Delhi on Friday conducted a massive victory march following historic decision to restore the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU), which has not held elections in the last 20 years.

The decision comes after a 18-day protest and hunger strike by students demanding the revival of the students union on the campus. The university administration agreed to approve the students’ union constitution and hold official student union elections in 2027.

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Following the decision to restore the students union, thousands flooded into the campus and main road near Gate Number 7 , including the Gulistan-e-Ghalib lawn) with slogans, drums, and celebrations.

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