The university has revoked protest-period suspensions and announced an inquiry into security staff actions, but students say the election schedule remains unclear.

Protests over the restoration of student union elections at Jamia Millia Islamia continued on Monday, October 26, despite the university issuing a notification accepting the students’ demand. The demonstrators, however, said the announcement lacked a clear timeline and continued their agitation near Gate 7.

The university said elections would be held 15 days after approval of the student union constitution. It also revoked suspension and show-cause notices issued during the protest period and announced an inquiry into the conduct of security personnel.

The notification further asked the protesting students to issue a public apology for what it described as “defamatory” statements and social media posts against the administration.

The students remained unconvinced. “The university must clarify on which date the elections will be held,” said Elaiya Kumar, a PhD student, underlining the protesters’ demand for a definite schedule.

The agitation began on October 12, when five students went on a hunger strike. Three have since been admitted to hospital. Ebil Basil, one of the hunger strikers, said the administration had issued a notice directing protesters to vacate the site or face disciplinary and legal action.

In a video message, Basil urged students to continue the movement, expressing concern that the administration could involve the police and initiate legal proceedings against them.

The campus has witnessed heightened security over the past two weeks, including police deployment, stricter checks at entry points, a shift to online classes and the closure of the central library.

The university had formed a five-member committee on October 21 to draft the student union constitution. Protesters opposed the panel because it did not include student representatives.

Jamia last held student union elections in 2006. While Monday’s notification signals a possible breakthrough, the absence of an approved constitution and a confirmed election date continues to fuel uncertainty on campus.