Students at Jamia Millia Islamia woke up to a long-awaited update on Monday. The university has issued an official order stating that elections for the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union will be held within 15 days from the date the new union constitution receives approval.

The order, signed by Registrar Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi, also revokes all suspension orders and show-cause notices issued to students during the recent agitation. A separate committee will look into the conduct of security staff during the protest period.

The protests began around October 12 when students started demanding the restoration of their elected union. The last elections took place in 2005, and the body was dissolved the following year. Many students said they wanted a proper platform to raise academic and campus issues, the same way students at other central universities do. Some remained on hunger strike for nearly two weeks while others gathered in large numbers near the gates.

Campus life changed quickly as classes shifted online and entry became restricted. On Sunday, students were seen trying to climb the gates to join those already inside, with heavy police and CRPF presence outside. The tension made daily routines difficult for regular students who simply wanted to attend classes or use the library.

Early on Monday morning, the registrar met the protesting students and shared the new order. According to the university, the move addresses the core demand for elections once the constitution is ready. A draft committee had already been working on it. Some reports indicate the draft is expected by mid-December.

Not every student is fully satisfied yet. A few groups have pointed out that the order does not give a fixed date for approving the constitution itself. They want clearer timelines and have raised other pending concerns. Still, the official commitment to hold polls soon after approval marks a clear step forward after twenty years.

For students currently studying at Jamia, this means the possibility of electing their own representatives who can speak on fees, facilities, academic calendars and campus safety. Parents who were following the news with concern can now hope for normal classes and hostels without the shadow of prolonged protests. It provides teachers and administrators with a renewed chance to reestablish discussion through an elected body rather than constant clashes.

Education aspirants looking at Jamia as a future option will notice the renewed focus on student voice. Elected unions often become training grounds for leadership and help keep the administration accountable in everyday matters that affect campus life.

The university has also asked students to issue a public apology for any defamatory statements made during the stir and to remove related social media posts. In return, disciplinary actions stand withdrawn.

As of now, the order stands as the official position. How quickly the constitution moves forward will decide when the actual elections take place. For the moment, the long wait for an elected student body at one of Delhi’s major central universities has a concrete path ahead.