Pralhad Joshi Condemns Jamia Millia Islamia Violence

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi condemned the violent actions at Jamia Millia Islamia, where students are protesting for the restoration of the students' union. The protest has entered its 17th day, with students refusing to call off the agitation despite the university's decision to hold elections within 15 days of the approval of the union's constitution.

The university has shared visuals of broken windows and alleged that students had forcibly entered parts of the campus, damaging surveillance cameras and other university property. Joshi said that the government will not tolerate any “hooliganism” or “rowdy behaviour” and a police complaint has already been filed.

A seven-member committee has been set up to examine the grievances raised by the students. The students are demanding a definite date for the polls, which have not been held since 2006, and a timeline for approving the union's constitution.

The university has issued an order stating that students' union elections would be held within 15 days of the approval of the union's constitution, but the students say the decision falls short of their demands.

The situation remains unresolved, with the students continuing their protest and the university administration trying to find a solution.