JNU Students Union Ends 17-day Hunger Strike, University Agrees to Demands
Vasudha Mukherjee | 27 August 2024 | Business Standard
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) concluded their 17-day hunger strike, which began on August 11, after the university administration conceded to several of their major demands.
JNU agrees to reinstate entrance exam
The JNUSU’s Charter of Demands included reinstating the JNU Entrance Exam (JNUEE), which the union has been advocating for. In response, the administration has verbally assured that admissions for the next academic session will be conducted through JNUEE, although no official confirmation has been provided.
The administration has also agreed to increase Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarships and extend them to students of the School of Education and Management Studies once additional funds are secured.
Other commitments from the administration include presenting the Nafey Committee report, which suggests reducing the weightage of viva marks in admissions, at the upcoming Academic Council meeting. Additionally, the university has agreed to open the Parthasarathy Rocks Gate from 6 am to 10 pm daily, although the union is advocating for a 24x7 opening.
The administration also promised to hold regular Student Faculty Committee (SFC) elections and to drop investigations against students involved in prior protests. The PhD fellowship continuation form submission deadline has been extended from monthly to every three months…