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Protest at India university where no students’ union vote held for 20 years

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Briefings

Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi experienced weeks of student protests including a hunger strike, occurring during a period where the university's student union had not held a vote for 20 years. The evidence indicates the campus saw significant unrest involving student demonstrations and fasting, but specific details about the duration of the hunger strike, the number of participants, or the exact causes remain unconfirmed in the provided text.

Key points

• Students at Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi held a hunger strike during weeks of protests.
• The student union at the university had not held a vote for 20 years.

Context

Jamia Millia Islamia is a prominent university in New Delhi, India, where student activism has historically been a significant feature of campus life, though recent data indicates a long gap in union representation.

Limitations

The provided evidence only confirms the existence of protests, hunger strikes, and the 20-year gap in union voting. Specific details regarding the duration of the hunger strike, the number of students involved, and the specific reasons for the unrest are not included in the source material.

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