Student Politics – Delhi University Ends NSUI Hunger Strike After Written Assurance
Student Politics – Student politics at Delhi University witnessed a significant development after members of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) ended their nine-day indefinite hunger strike. The protest concluded after the university administration issued a written assurance addressing several of the students’ key demands. The official communication, signed by the university’s Proctor and delivered by South Campus Director Rajni Abbi, outlined commitments on student representation and academic matters, bringing the prolonged demonstration to an end.
University Gives Written Commitments
According to the letter shared with the protesting students, the process of appointing student representatives to the Academic Council will be completed within three months after the conclusion of the 2026 Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections. The assurance was one of the principal demands raised during the protest and was welcomed by the students as a positive step toward strengthening student participation in university decision-making.
The administration also confirmed academic changes for the upcoming session. It stated that admissions in one-year postgraduate programmes have been expanded and that five new one-year postgraduate courses will be offered through the School of Open Learning beginning with the 2026–27 academic year. These measures are expected to create additional opportunities for students seeking postgraduate education.
Student Leaders React After Protest Ends
DUSU Vice-President Rahul Jhansla said the written response from the university reflected the effectiveness of sustained student engagement. He noted that the administration had formally accepted the major demands raised during the hunger strike and had also assured the students that concerns regarding a social media post published from the university’s official account during the recent Jantar Mantar protest would be examined.
Jhansla described the outcome as an example of collective student participation and stated that efforts to raise issues affecting the student community would continue through democratic means in the future.
AISA Launches Nationwide Student Campaign
While the NSUI protest concluded on campus, the All India Students’ Association (AISA) announced a nationwide outreach initiative aimed at connecting with students and young people across different states. The campaign, titled “Gen Z Rising: Neha’s India Tour”, was unveiled following the recent demonstrations held at Jantar Mantar.
AISA also organised a victory march at the Arts Faculty of Delhi University, where participants reiterated demands related to higher education reforms. In its statement, the organisation renewed its call for the abolition of the National Testing Agency (NTA), the withdrawal of the National Education Policy (NEP), and policy measures focused on making education more affordable while expanding employment opportunities for young people.
Multi-City Tour Scheduled Through August
The campaign will be led by AISA All India President Neha and is scheduled to begin in Ranchi on August 7. During the first phase, the tour will travel through several major cities, including Kolkata, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Bhubaneswar, before concluding on August 29.
According to the organisation, the programme will feature interactions with students, youth organisations and campus activists to discuss education-related concerns and encourage participation in public dialogue on issues affecting higher education.
Teachers’ Association Seeks Administrative Clarification
In a separate development, the Government School Teachers’ Association (GSTA) has requested the Directorate of Education to issue clear guidelines regarding the countersigning of experience certificates required for UPSC recruitment of principals and vice-principals in government schools.
The association said that different zonal offices are reportedly following varying procedures, creating uncertainty for applicants. It warned that the lack of uniformity could create difficulties for eligible candidates preparing their applications before the August 14 submission deadline and urged the department to provide an immediate clarification to ensure a consistent process across all offices.