Jamia moves classes online amid 13th day of union protest

Jamia Millia Islamia moved all courses online with immediate effect on October 24, citing student safety and security as a protest demanding restoration of the students’ union entered its 13th day. The university’s notice said online classes would continue until further notice. Faculty members were directed to arrange teaching and provide academic support and learning materials. The administration said the change was a precaution intended to protect students while maintaining continuity in teaching. It has not announced when in-person classes will resume. The protest began on October 12. Students are seeking restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students Union and an election schedule, and have also called for disciplinary actions against protesters to be withdrawn. Some students are on an indefinite hunger strike. The union was dissolved in 2006, and Jamia has not held union elections since 2005, according to reports on the dispute. Registrar Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi said the university would announce an election schedule after receiving a draft union constitution. The university has formed a committee that includes student representatives to prepare the draft, which is...