Jamia Accepts Students’ Demands, Seeks Public Apology Over ‘Defamatory’ Remarks

The university has asked students who made defamatory remarks about its administration to issue a public apology.

In an order issued on Monday, the university stated that the protesting students had agreed to apologise publicly at a press conference for any defamatory statements, actions or social media posts directed against the administration during the agitation. The students have also been asked to remove such posts from social media platforms immediately.

The university said the commitment had been formally recorded and that compliance would be monitored. The protest is to be called off immediately following the issuance of the order.

Students’ Union Elections Within 15 Days of Constitution Approval

As part of the agreement, Jamia announced that elections to the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU) would be held 15 days after the university approves the union’s constitution.

The university has also decided to constitute a committee to draft the students’ union constitution, paving the way for the restoration of the elected body after its suspension in 2006.

Additionally, suspension orders and show-cause notices issued to students during the protest period have been revoked.

The university will also establish a committee to investigate the conduct of security personnel during the demonstrations.

Two-Week Protest Over Union Restoration

The decision follows 14 days of protests by students demanding the restoration of the JMISU and the removal of the university’s Chief Proctor.

The agitation began on October 12, with students alleging a crackdown on protesters. Several participants had also undertaken a hunger strike as part of their demands.

The university’s latest order addresses several of the protesters’ principal demands, including the restoration of the students’ union, a timeline for elections and the withdrawal of disciplinary action, while also placing the students’ commitment to issue a public apology on record.