Student Protests Erupt at Jamia Millia: Calls for Repeal of Disciplinary Actions

At Jamia Millia Islamia, students protested class suspensions against peers over activism. They demand reversing disciplinary actions against 17 students and have given the administration a 48-hour ultimatum. Alleging suppression of speech, the students maintain their protest stance amidst accusations of property damage.

On Monday, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) witnessed a student boycott of classes, protesting the suspension of 17 students involved in earlier demonstrations. The protests are aimed at challenging the university's disciplinary actions taken against two PhD scholars.

The protests have gained support from CPI-ML Liberation MP Raja Ram Singh, who urged JMI's Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif to drop FIRs against the students and remove the Chief Proctor. Allegations assert that personal student details were illegally published. The All India Students’ Association (AISA) claims the university is suppressing student activism.

The protestors demand the revocation of disciplinary actions, including FIRs and suspension orders, and vow not to relent in their fight for their rights. A disciplinary committee is scheduled to review the case on February 25. The impasse continues as students wait for the administration's response to their 48-hour ultimatum.