Inquilab Aayega: Jamia students continue protest amid online classes

New Delhi: Online classes have begun for students of Jamia Millia Islamia, but that has not deterred them from protesting for their rights.

A video posted by The Observer Post on social media shows students with profile pictures that read “Restore JMISU” and “Respect my existence or expect my resistance,” and raising “Inquilab Aayega” slogans.

Students at Jamia Millia Islamia are protesting during online classes by changing their profile pictures to posters reading “Restore JMISU” and “Respect my existence or expect my resistance,” while raising slogans such as “Inquilab Aayega.” Meanwhile, the university’s Department… pic.twitter.com/raxm0sGXPc

— The Observer Post (@TheObserverPost) October 29, 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia extended the online classes till November 24, citing the prevailing situation on campus and concerns over the safety and security of students.

Practical, fieldwork, project, viva and minor project examinations will be held online from November 25 to November 30, while end-semester theory examinations will take place from December 1 to December 24. Winter vacation will be observed from December 25 to January 12, 2027, with even-semester classes scheduled to begin on January 13.

It has been more than a fortnight of protest as four students, on an indefinite hunger strike, seek the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU), which has not been held since 2006. They have refused to call off their agitation despite the university’s decision to hold elections within 15 days of the approval of the union’s constitution.

Female hostel student gets noticed

Jamia Millia Islamia has issued a show-cause notice to a female student of Begum Hazrat Mahal Girls’ Hostel for allegedly taking emergency leave on misleading grounds and participating in the protest.

It described her conduct as a breach of hostel discipline and a violation of hostel rules. She has been directed to submit a written explanation within 24 hours. It warned that failing to provide a satisfactory response could lead to disciplinary action.

A notice circulated by the hostel’s discipline committee, as shared by Jamia students, said residents had been asked to take compulsory leave by November 1, citing the shift to online academic activities. The committee said it had raised students’ concerns with the provost but was told the instructions came from higher authorities.

The committee said it would implement similar leave instructions in other girls’ hostels.

(With PTI inputs)

Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS.