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Time of India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Post-CAA stir and pandemic lull, uptick in student clashes at Jamia
New Delhi: After a relatively quiet period following the 2019 anti-CAA protests and the lull caused by the pandemic, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has seen a sharp rise in student clashes, with 42 incidents reported in two years – 2023 and 2024 -- reveals an RTI query. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In comparison, the university saw no clashes in 2020 and 2021. Between Jan 2019 and Dec 2024, a total of 55 student clashes were reported. In 2019, the year that saw the university become a focal point of the nationwide agitation against CAA, six incidents were reported. JMI students held sustained protests, with police entering the campus library on Dec 15, sparking outrage across the country. In the following two years, during Covid and the lockdown, no incidents were recorded. While 2022 saw seven incidents, there were 22 reported clashes in 2023 and 20 in 2024. According to the RTI data, the nature of recent incidents is broadly described as "altercations", mostly taking place on the main campus. In 2023, 10 such clashes occurred between Jan and May. The trend continued in 2024, with 11 incidents reported between Jan and July. While the RTI response does not elaborate on the causes of each incident, the records confirm they were officially registered by university authorities. The rise in clashes has been accompanied by a marked increase in disciplinary measures. The number of students who faced action jumped from 17 in 2019 to 47 in 2022, 105 in 2023, and 74 in 2024 — a total of 243 students over four years. The actions ranged from warnings and show-cause notices to suspensions and campus bans. In 2023, Jamia issued 71 show-cause notices, asked 21 students to sign good conduct bonds and banned three from campus. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In 2024, 56 students were issued show-cause, eight put on good conduct bonds, four suspended, and one was banned from the campus. No disciplinary action was taken in 2020 and 2021, the years in which no clashes were reported. Police were involved twice — in 2019 and 2024 — to "restore order and ensure safety", according to the university. Over the six-year period, five FIRs were registered in connection with the altercations — one in 2019 and four in 2024. The FIRs were filed under sections relating to 'causing hurt', though the university declined to disclose specific provisions, citing Section 8(1)(h) of RTI Act, which exempts details that could impede an investigation. Jamia also stated that details on whether any students were detained or arrested were "not available". Between 2019 and 2024, Jamia collected a total of Rs 27,000 in fines. This includes Rs 7,000 in 2019; Rs 4,000 in 2022; Rs 12,500 in 2023; and Rs 3,500 in 2024. No fines were collected in 2020 or 2021. The university's RTI reply does not specify if the clashes were linked to political groups or factions active on campus. Jamia has not held students' union elections since 2006, though student collectives and informal groupings continue to exist. While the RTI data confirms a clear uptick in student unrest on Jamia's campus post-2022 compared to the pandemic years, the university has largely relied on internal disciplinary mechanisms to address the clashes. With fines remaining symbolic and police action minimal, the data reflects a cautious administrative approach.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Jamia VC, registrar meet Rijiju; major tech labs, infra projects approved
New Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif and Registrar Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and secured approvals for several projects aimed at transforming the university into a centre of technological excellence and inclusive education. Jamia VC, registrar meet Rijiju; major tech labs, infra projects approved According to a statement issued by the university, the meeting with Rijiju, who is the Union minister for minority affairs, took place on Tuesday. The ambitious research and infrastructure projects will be implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram , it said. A highlight of the meeting was the green signal for setting up several advanced laboratories that would propel JMI into the forefront of research in emerging technologies, the university said. These include a state-of-the-art laboratory for 5G and beyond, an artificial intelligence and Internet of Things lab with machine learning-integrated cloud computing capabilities, and a research lab focused on electric vehicles. In addition, the university will set up an advanced digital gaming lab, a creative media and mobile app development lab, and an advanced XR immersive media lab. The university's digital security capabilities will also be strengthened with the approval of a cybersecurity training academy at JMI's Centre for Information Technology. These labs are expected to provide students and researchers with cutting-edge tools and resources, elevating JMI's profile as a national and international hub for innovation and knowledge creation. Critical infrastructure proposals were also approved during the meeting. These include the construction of a 100-bed girls' hostel and an air-conditioned library with a seating capacity for 250 students, to be developed for JMI's Residential Coaching Academy. Furthermore, funding for smart classrooms for Jamia schools under the PMJVK scheme was granted to modernise academic delivery at the school level. Rijiju appreciated the university's forward-looking vision and lauded the efforts of the varsity leadership in steering JMI towards academic and technological excellence. He assured full support from the Ministry of Minority Affairs for the timely implementation of the proposed projects and emphasised the importance of such institutions in nation-building. Speaking after the meeting, VC Asif said, "Our mission is to nurture Jamia into an innovation-driven and research-intensive university that contributes meaningfully to sustainable development, clean energy, and inclusive education. These projects will help us empower the marginalised sections of society through access to skills and knowledge." Rizvi echoed the sentiment, saying, "The approved projects will transform our classrooms and laboratories, enabling our renowned faculty and talented students to work at the cutting edge of science and technology. This support will help us realise the full intellectual potential of the university." The duo expressed gratitude to Rijiju for his encouragement and support, and reaffirmed their commitment to executing the projects in a time-bound and transparent manner, the statement said. They said these initiatives would help JMI play a key role in the national education landscape by advancing research, promoting innovation, and ensuring greater access and equity for students from minority and underprivileged backgrounds, it added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
United News of India
07-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Eid prayers 'not allowed' at historic Srinagar Eidgah, CM Omar criticizes move
Srinagar, June 7 (UNI) Authorities on Saturday disallowed Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in old city and also put Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid said here. The managing committee of the Jamia mosque affairs said the authorities once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at Eidgah Srinagar, as well as at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside. Traditionally, the congregational Eid prayers are offered at Eidgah. 'Even the Fajr prayers this morning were not permitted at Jama Masjid as the gates remained locked,' the statement said, adding' Miwaiz has also been placed under house arrest.' In a post on X, Mirwaiz who is also the Hurriyat chairman said it is for the seventh year in a row that Eid prayers were disallowed at Jamia. The Eid prayers have been barred at Jama Masjid and Eidgah by the authorities since 2019. 'Eid Mubarak! Yet again, Kashmir wakes up to the sad reality: no Eid prayers at Eidgah, and Jama Masjid locked down — for the 7th straight year. I too have been detained at my home,' Mirwaiz said. 'In a Muslim-majority region, Muslims are deprived of their fundamental right to pray — even on their most important religious occasion celebrated across the world! What a shame on those who rule over us, and on those elected by the people who choose to remain silent as our rights are trampled over, again and again,' he added. The authorities didn't respond to the claims made by the Anjuman. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he was deeply concerned about the denial of Eid prayers at Jamia Masjid. He questioned the authority of those making this decision. 'I have no information on what basis such a decision is taken. But one day we will have to trust our people. They are the same people who after the April 22 (Pahalgam terror attack) came out and expressed their anger and condemned the act. …But today, once again, the Eid prayers were not allowed at historic Jamia …I feel that the government should think again at some point,' Omar told media in Srinagar. Meanwhile, the Eid prayers were held across the valley and the largest congregation was held at Hazratbal shrine on the banks of Dal lake. Officials said Eid prayers were held peacefully across Valley. UNI MJR PRS
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Your kid's conduct is your responsibility: Jamia launches parental patrol amid rising student activism
In a move aimed at tightening discipline on campus, Jamia Millia Islamia has introduced a unique requirement in its admission process — a declaration from parents or local guardians, holding them accountable for the "conduct and character" of newly admitted students, reported TOI. This provision, absent in other central universities in Delhi, reflects a growing administrative push at Jamia to reinforce order and preempt unrest. The clause forms part of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for admissions that was recommended by a university-appointed committee and approved by the vice-chancellor in April last year. Alongside the usual student declaration, the SOP now includes a statement that reads: 'I hereby declare that I take full responsibility of his/her conduct and character as a student of Jamia Millia Islamia. I shall make myself available to the university whenever required.' While anti-ragging declarations from parents are a standard requirement in Indian universities, Jamia's broader stipulation that guardians vouch for their ward's overall behavior is seen as an unusual step, said the report. Climate of caution The decision comes in the wake of growing tensions on campus. In February, students staged a sit-in protest near the central canteen, demanding a rollback of disciplinary actions taken against their peers. Live Events The university responded by filing a police complaint. Protesters later alleged that police officials contacted their families, urging them to intervene. Students also accused the university of publicly displaying their personal details while placing them under suspension — a claim Jamia has denied. 'Instead of addressing our concerns directly, they reached out to our families and portrayed us as troublemakers,' a second-year student who was part of the protest told TOI. 'This new clause feels like another tool to deter student dissent.' Since the anti-CAA protests in 2019, Jamia has maintained a campus ban on demonstrations. In recent months, it has issued more frequent warnings against 'unauthorised gatherings.' Not the norm A university faculty member, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the undertaking as a preventive measure designed to ensure accountability and deter disruptive behavior from the outset of a student's tenure at the university. By contrast, institutions such as Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University do not require such parental declarations beyond the mandatory anti-ragging affidavit. Officials from both universities confirmed to TOI that they have no policy requiring parents or guardians to take responsibility for students' overall conduct. Jamia's media coordinator did not respond to requests for comment.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Jamia Millia Islamia wants parents to take responsibility for 'character and conduct' of students
NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia Islamia has included a parental undertaking in its admission process, requiring parents or local guardians of newly admitted students to take responsibility for the "conduct and character" of their wards - a provision not seen in other central universities in Delhi. The undertaking is part of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved for admissions in April last year. According to an official document, the SOP was recommended by a committee constituted for the adoption and implementation of uniform guidelines to be followed by departments, faculties, and centres during the admission process. The recommendation was duly approved by the vice-chancellor in April last year. In addition to the student's own declaration, the SOP includes a "Declaration by the Father/Local Guardian of the Student," which reads: "I hereby declare that I take full responsibility of his/her conduct and character as a student of Jamia Millia Islamia. I shall make myself available to the university whenever required." While undertakings from parents on anti-ragging norms are standard across Indian universities, Jamia's broader clause placing overall responsibility for a student's conduct on the parent or guardian is uncommon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The requirement comes against the backdrop of heightened administrative focus on discipline. In Feb, students held a sit-in protest near the central canteen of the university, demanding the revocation of disciplinary action against their peers. Following this, the university filed a police complaint, and several students later alleged that police officials contacted their parents, asking them to ensure their wards left the protest site. TOI reached out to Jamia media cordinator Saima Saeed for a comment but did not receive any response. A university faculty member, who did not wish to be named, said the parental undertaking was a "preventive measure".
