What is happening in Jamia? Student hunger strike, ‘Free Kashmir’ slogan and key demands explained

Jamia Millia Islamia students are on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the restoration of its students’ union and a schedule for 2026-27 elections. A university committee will draft a new constitution by December 20, but protesters reject the move as delaying their demands. Controversial 'Free Kashmir' graffiti has prompted security measures and criticism from VHP.

Jamia student protest: Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi is witnessing an ongoing student agitation demanding the restoration of its elected students’ union, alongside a controversy over ‘Free Kashmir’ slogans found on campus walls. The developments have led to police deployment, tighter security, objections from student organisations and a response from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).

Ten people, including Congress MP Imran Masood, were detained by Delhi Police near the university on Friday amid the continuing protest. Here is what has happened, what the students are demanding and why the ‘Free Kashmir’ and ‘Free Sharjeel Imam’ graffiti have triggered a separate controversy.

Why are Jamia students protesting?

Delhi: A controversy has erupted after slogans such as ‘Free Kashmir’ and ‘Free Sharjeel Imam’ were found written on the walls of Jamia Millia Islamia University. Slogans targeting the RSS, ABVP and the university’s Vice-Chancellor were also found on the walls. The ABVP has objected to the incident and demanded action — IANS (@ians_india) October 23, 2026

What happened in Jamia?

Jamia protest: Students’ demands

Delhi: Slogans including “Free Kashmir” and “Free Sharjeel Imam” have been found written on the walls of Jamia Millia Islamia University amid a student hunger strike demanding the restoration of student union elections Hunger-striking student Jasim Ali says, “We completely refute this thing. And this thing that has happened, the Jamia administration is entirely at fault. This is not our job; it is the Jamia........

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