An FIR has been filed against two Congress MPs, Imran Masood and Imran Pratapgarhi, and Samajwadi Party MP Mohibullah Nadvi by Delhi Police for ‘trespassing’ on the campus of Jamia Millia Islamia, a public central university. The FIR was registered on a complaint filed by the university, which accused the MPs of trespassing on the campus and inciting unrest amid the ongoing protest over the demand for students’ union.&nbsp;The protest, which includes a hunger strike, began on October 12, with students continuing to press their demands. The students have reportedly accused the university administration of cracking down on their protest.The entry from gate number 7 and nearby gates to the protest site was completely banned on Sunday, while the police made announcements for students to vacate the premises and the footpaths.&nbsp;<h2>FIR against MPs who entered campus without permission</h2>&nbsp;The FIR was filed against the MPs on a complaint by Jamia Millia Islamia, accusing them of entering the campus without permission.The university authorities had lodged a formal complaint with the police against Congress Lok Sabha MP Masood, Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi and others. Samajwadi Party MP Mohibullah Nadvi has also been booked for trying to enter the campus forcibly, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;Subsequently, Delhi Police registered an FIR for alleged trespassing against the MPs, reported news agency PTI.The university administration had announced on Saturday that all courses would move to online format with immediate effect until further notice.Students alleged that administrative inaction against corruption is the driving force behind the student union demand.&nbsp;<h2>Protest began two weeks ago; appeal issued after meeting&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The protest at the university began around two weeks ago. The students are demanding the restoration of the JMISU.The university has set up a committee to draft the constitution for the students’ union, whose elections were last held around 20 years ago.&nbsp;Over 1,500 teaching and non-teaching staff of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), along with the Vice-Chancellor of JMI, Prof. Mazhar Asif, and the Registrar, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, had convened a meeting at the university’s Ansari Auditorium lawns on Saturday. The meeting was held after four rounds of talks and an appeal being issued by the committee urging the students to call off their protests.&nbsp;A seven-member high-level committee of university professors had been constituted on October 18 to mediate with students demanding elections to the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU).&nbsp;&nbsp;The JMI faculty members and staff expressed dismay over the incidents of vandalism and defacement of campus walls with objectionable slogans and said that such actions undermined the academic atmosphere and the dignity of an institution with a distinguished 106-year legacy.

The university authorities had lodged a formal complaint with the police against Congress Lok Sabha MP Masood, Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi and others. Samajwadi Party MP Mohibullah Nadvi has also been booked for trying to enter the campus forcibly, reported news agency PTI.

An FIR has been filed against two Congress MPs, Imran Masood and Imran Pratapgarhi, and Samajwadi Party MP Mohibullah Nadvi by Delhi Police for ‘trespassing’ on the campus of Jamia Millia Islamia, a public central university. The FIR was registered on a complaint filed by the university, which accused the MPs of trespassing on the campus and inciting unrest amid the ongoing protest over the demand for students’ union. The protest, which includes a hunger strike, began on October 12, with students continuing to press their demands. The students have reportedly accused the university administration of cracking down on their protest. The entry from gate number 7 and nearby gates to the protest site was completely banned on Sunday, while the police made announcements for students to vacate the premises and the footpaths. FIR against MPs who entered campus without permission The FIR was filed against the MPs on a complaint by Jamia Millia Islamia, accusing them of entering the campus without permission. The university authorities had lodged a formal complaint with the police against Congress Lok Sabha MP Masood, Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi and others. Samajwadi Party MP Mohibullah Nadvi has also been booked for trying to enter the campus forcibly, reported news agency PTI. Subsequently, Delhi Police registered an FIR for alleged trespassing against the MPs, reported news agency PTI. The university administration had announced on Saturday that all courses would move to online format with immediate effect until further notice. Students alleged that administrative inaction against corruption is the driving force behind the student union demand. Protest began two weeks ago; appeal issued after meeting The protest at the university began around two weeks ago. The students are demanding the restoration of the JMISU. The university has set up a committee to draft the constitution for the students’ union, whose elections were last held around 20 years ago. Over 1,500 teaching and non-teaching staff of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), along with the Vice-Chancellor of JMI, Prof. Mazhar Asif, and the Registrar, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, had convened a meeting at the university’s Ansari Auditorium lawns on Saturday. The meeting was held after four rounds of talks and an appeal being issued by the committee urging the students to call off their protests. A seven-member high-level committee of university professors had been constituted on October 18 to mediate with students demanding elections to the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU). The JMI faculty members and staff expressed dismay over the incidents of vandalism and defacement of campus walls with objectionable slogans and said that such actions undermined the academic atmosphere and the dignity of an institution with a distinguished 106-year legacy.

The university authorities had lodged a formal complaint with the police against Congress Lok Sabha MP Masood, Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi and others. Samajwadi Party MP Mohibullah Nadvi has also been booked for trying to enter the campus forcibly, reported news agency PTI.

FIR filed against opposition MPs for ‘trespassing’ amid Jamia Millia students’ protest

Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi has shifted all courses to online mode amid protests demanding the restoration of its students' union, which was dissolved in 2006. In a notice dated October 24, Registrar Mohd Mahtab Alam Rizvi said the decision was taken to ensure the safety and security of students on campus. Online classes will continue with immediate effect until further notice.&nbsp;The university has also directed faculty members to provide the academic support and learning materials needed to facilitate the transition.&nbsp;“In view of the ongoing situation and in order to ensure the safety and security of bona fide students in the university campus, the competent authority, JMI, has decided to conduct classes of all courses of the university through online mode with immediate effect until further notice,” the statement reads.&nbsp;The decision came amid fresh tensions on Saturday, when videos surfaced online purportedly showing the removal of a student protest camp at Gulistan-i-Ghalib garden near Gate No. 7. The footage also appeared to show students being asked to disperse.&nbsp;The protests began on October 12, with students demanding the restoration of elections to the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union (JMISU). The union was dissolved in 2006 following incidents of campus violence that disrupted academic activities.&nbsp;According to The Hindustan Times, Ebin Basil, a student on hunger strike since October 12, said talks with the university administration had failed to produce a satisfactory outcome.&nbsp;“We made it clear that the protest would continue until our demands were met,” Basil said.<h3>Jamia registrar meets students</h3>Amid the ongoing agitation, Rizvi met the protesting students on Saturday and said the university would announce the election schedule as soon as it received the draft constitution prepared by a committee that includes student representatives.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters, Rizvi said the students had asked for a deadline for holding the elections. He told them that the sooner the draft constitution was completed, the sooner the university would conduct the polls.&nbsp;"Regarding their demand for holding a union election, I informed them that we have already formed a draft committee tasked with drafting a constitution. They then asked for a deadline. I told them that the sooner they complete the draft constitution, the sooner we will conduct the elections, a proposal they agreed to," the Registrar said.&nbsp;He added that the students had asked when the elections would be held and reiterated that the university would announce the schedule after receiving the draft.&nbsp;"Since you yourselves offered to draft the constitution, with your own representatives included in the committee, we will announce the elections as soon as you provide the draft," Rizvi said.The students have also demanded the revocation of disciplinary action against students and the removal of the university's Chief Proctor over what they have described as a crackdown on protesters.

Jamia Millia Islamia has shifted all classes online with immediate effect amid student protests, citing campus safety and security concerns as the agitation for the restoration of the students’ union enters its 13th day.

Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi has shifted all courses to online mode amid protests demanding the restoration of its students' union, which was dissolved in 2006. In a notice dated October 24, Registrar Mohd Mahtab Alam Rizvi said the decision was taken to ensure the safety and security of students on campus. Online classes will continue with immediate effect until further notice. The university has also directed faculty members to provide the academic support and learning materials needed to facilitate the transition. “In view of the ongoing situation and in order to ensure the safety and security of bona fide students in the university campus, the competent authority, JMI, has decided to conduct classes of all courses of the university through online mode with immediate effect until further notice,” the statement reads. The decision came amid fresh tensions on Saturday, when videos surfaced online purportedly showing the removal of a student protest camp at Gulistan-i-Ghalib garden near Gate No. 7. The footage also appeared to show students being asked to disperse. The protests began on October 12, with students demanding the restoration of elections to the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union (JMISU). The union was dissolved in 2006 following incidents of campus violence that disrupted academic activities. According to The Hindustan Times, Ebin Basil, a student on hunger strike since October 12, said talks with the university administration had failed to produce a satisfactory outcome. “We made it clear that the protest would continue until our demands were met,” Basil said. Jamia registrar meets students Amid the ongoing agitation, Rizvi met the protesting students on Saturday and said the university would announce the election schedule as soon as it received the draft constitution prepared by a committee that includes student representatives. Speaking to reporters, Rizvi said the students had asked for a deadline for holding the elections. He told them that the sooner the draft constitution was completed, the sooner the university would conduct the polls. "Regarding their demand for holding a union election, I informed them that we have already formed a draft committee tasked with drafting a constitution. They then asked for a deadline. I told them that the sooner they complete the draft constitution, the sooner we will conduct the elections, a proposal they agreed to," the Registrar said. He added that the students had asked when the elections would be held and reiterated that the university would announce the schedule after receiving the draft. "Since you yourselves offered to draft the constitution, with your own representatives included in the committee, we will announce the elections as soon as you provide the draft," Rizvi said. The students have also demanded the revocation of disciplinary action against students and the removal of the university's Chief Proctor over what they have described as a crackdown on protesters.

Jamia Millia Islamia has shifted all classes online with immediate effect amid student protests, citing campus safety and security concerns as the agitation for the restoration of the students’ union enters its 13th day.

Jamia Millia Islamia shifts all classes online as student protest enters 13th day

Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif said at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-organised Yuva Kumbh on the central university’s campus that the DNA of all Indians is linked to Lord Mahadev. “The DNA of all Indians is the DNA of Mahadev,” Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Professor Mazhar Asif said while addressing a gathering at an RSS-organised ‘Yuva Kumbh’ event on the university campus in Delhi on Tuesday. A video of the V-C’s speech has surfaced online and been widely shared.&nbsp;The comment, along with the event being held at the central university, has since triggered mixed reactions online and on campus.&nbsp;Asif spoke about diversity in India, noting that people come from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and said that despite these differences, people remain united as Indians.&nbsp;He added that this unity is deeply rooted in ancient spiritual heritage and can be understood through the idea that “Mahadev’s DNA flows within us”.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jamia Millia Islamia VC Mazhar Asif claims &#39;our DNA has Mahadev DNA&#39;. What a shameful day for a once-respected central university. Peddling pseudoscience and civilizational surrender from the VC&#39;s chair? JMI has hit rock bottom. Embarrassing and unacceptable.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JMI</a>… <a href="https://t.co/s08MJyOMia">pic.twitter.com/s08MJyOMia</a>&mdash; Faheem (@EiaoFaheem) <a href="https://twitter.com/EiaoFaheem/status/2049359428084990306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-stabbed-in-north-london-s-high-jewish-population-area-of-golders-green-suspect-arrested-1777465289961">Two stabbed in North London’s high Jewish population area of Golders Green; suspect arrested</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;He also termed the Sanatan culture a sophisticated system of coexistence.&nbsp;Asif described the Sanatan culture as a system that promotes coexistence, referring to the depiction of Lord Mahadev’s family to explain how different beings live together.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>RSS event on Jamia triggers protest</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;The RSS event on the campus faced stiff resistance from several student organisations. The NSUI and the AISA organised demonstrations and announced protests against the programme.They accused the administration of providing a platform to ideologies while restricting student-led study circles and protests.There was heavy deployment of police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel at Gate Number 1 and around the perimeter of the New Delhi campus to prevent clashes between protesters and attendees.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-administration-issues-directive-to-deny-visas-to-applicants-who-fear-returning-to-their-home-country-1777465932964">Trump administration issues directive to deny visas to applicants who fear returning to home country</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, supporters of the vice-chancellor's remarks praised him for promoting a message of national integration and shared heritage.&nbsp;Earlier, the vice-chancellor welcomed RSS leaders and thanked them for organising the programme on the Jamia campus.&nbsp;The video of the vice-chancellor's remarks has drawn mixed reactions on social media. While some users supported his comments on unity, others questioned why the event was allowed at the central university.

Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif said unity among people coming from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds is deeply rooted in ancient spiritual heritage. He also called the Sanatan culture a system that promotes coexistence.

Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif said at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-organised Yuva Kumbh on the central university’s campus that the DNA of all Indians is linked to Lord Mahadev. “The DNA of all Indians is the DNA of Mahadev,” Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Professor Mazhar Asif said while addressing a gathering at an RSS-organised ‘Yuva Kumbh’ event on the university campus in Delhi on Tuesday. A video of the V-C’s speech has surfaced online and been widely shared. The comment, along with the event being held at the central university, has since triggered mixed reactions online and on campus. Asif spoke about diversity in India, noting that people come from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and said that despite these differences, people remain united as Indians. He added that this unity is deeply rooted in ancient spiritual heritage and can be understood through the idea that “Mahadev’s DNA flows within us”.

Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif said unity among people coming from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds is deeply rooted in ancient spiritual heritage. He also called the Sanatan culture a system that promotes coexistence.

‘All Indians share Lord Mahadev’s DNA,’ says Jamia Millia Islamia VC at RSS event

A professor at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Delhi, has been suspended after a question he set in a semester examination sparked widespread outrage and controversy on social media. In response, the university has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the matter, officials said.&nbsp;The row revolves around a 15-mark question in the BA (Hons) Social Work first-semester examination, which was held earlier this week for the paper titled 'Social Problems in India'. The question paper, created by Prof Virendra Balaji Shahare, asked students, "Discuss the atrocities against Muslim minorities in India, giving suitable examples".&nbsp;After receiving complaints, the university said it viewed the matter seriously, citing negligence and a lack of due care by the faculty member. "An inquiry committee has been formed to examine the issue. Until the committee submits its report, the concerned professor has been placed under suspension," a university official said, NDTV reported. The official added that the decision was taken to ensure academic accountability and maintain institutional discipline.<h3>No FIR against the professor</h3>An order issued by officiating registrar CA Sheikh Safiullah, which circulated widely on social media, confirmed the suspension “until further orders.” The order also noted that "Prof Shahare's headquarters during the suspension period would be New Delhi and he shall not leave the headquarters without prior permission of the Competent Authority".&nbsp;In addition, the same order mentioned that "as per rules", a police FIR would also be filed. Later, university officials clarified that at present there was no intention to register an FIR against the professor. "There is no proposal to file any police case against the faculty member. The matter is being examined internally through a committee," an official said.&nbsp;The issue further came to light after Kanchan Gupta, senior adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, shared the suspension notice on the social media platform X. "Jamia Millia Islamia is a central university with a mixed student community. The question shows malicious intent," Gupta wrote, criticising the question paper.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jamia Millia Islamia suspends Social Work Dept professor for extremely provocative and communally polarising question in Semester 1 question paper. Inquiry ordered. FIR being filed. JMI is a Central University with a mixed student community. The question shows malicious intent. <a href="https://t.co/GSHzJOsg2o">pic.twitter.com/GSHzJOsg2o</a>&mdash; Kanchan Gupta 🇮🇳 (@KanchanGupta) <a href="https://twitter.com/KanchanGupta/status/2003402246479081739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While Jamia Millia Islamia has not released a detailed public statement beyond the suspension notice, sources said the inquiry committee will look into how the question was drafted and cleared, and assess whether it breached university rules or examination guidelines.

While Jamia Millia Islamia has not released a detailed public statement beyond the suspension notice, sources said the inquiry committee will look into how the question was drafted and cleared, and assess whether it breached university rules or examination guidelines.

A professor at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Delhi, has been suspended after a question he set in a semester examination sparked widespread outrage and controversy on social media. In response, the university has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the matter, officials said. The row revolves around a 15-mark question in the BA (Hons) Social Work first-semester examination, which was held earlier this week for the paper titled 'Social Problems in India'. The question paper, created by Prof Virendra Balaji Shahare, asked students, "Discuss the atrocities against Muslim minorities in India, giving suitable examples". After receiving complaints, the university said it viewed the matter seriously, citing negligence and a lack of due care by the faculty member. "An inquiry committee has been formed to examine the issue. Until the committee submits its report, the concerned professor has been placed under suspension," a university official said, NDTV reported. The official added that the decision was taken to ensure academic accountability and maintain institutional discipline. No FIR against the professor An order issued by officiating registrar CA Sheikh Safiullah, which circulated widely on social media, confirmed the suspension “until further orders.” The order also noted that "Prof Shahare's headquarters during the suspension period would be New Delhi and he shall not leave the headquarters without prior permission of the Competent Authority". In addition, the same order mentioned that "as per rules", a police FIR would also be filed. Later, university officials clarified that at present there was no intention to register an FIR against the professor. "There is no proposal to file any police case against the faculty member. The matter is being examined internally through a committee," an official said. The issue further came to light after Kanchan Gupta, senior adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, shared the suspension notice on the social media platform X. "Jamia Millia Islamia is a central university with a mixed student community. The question shows malicious intent," Gupta wrote, criticising the question paper.

Jamia suspends professor over 'atrocities against Muslims' question in semester exam

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