Protest continues at Jamia over demand for student elections:Campus closed amid unrest; several detained; ruckus worsens after denial of student entry

Students of Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi continued protesting on Sunday over their demand for student elections. They questioned the university administration’s decision to suddenly move all classes online. The students alleged that this was a calculated move to empty the campus and suppress their demand to restore the “Student Union”. An argument broke out between the police and students over entry restrictions at Gate No. 4. Students who had regular college ID cards but no hostel ID cards were stopped from entering. Meanwhile, police detained some students who were protesting outside Jamia Millia Islamia University. Security forces detained students… University Closes All Gates to Stop Protests, Moves Classes Online The university administration announced on Saturday that all courses would be conducted online until further orders. Essential facilities such as the library, canteen and main entrances were also closed, making it difficult for students to enter and leave the campus, while those inside were left isolated.