On 26 February 2026, students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) tried to take out a ‘long march’ towards the Education Ministry. The march was mainly against the alleged casteist statements of Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, who in a recent podcast called for ‘permanent victimhood’ regarding UGC’s equity regulations, which students considered derogatory against Dalits and backward classes.

Also, the students were demanding implementation of UGC’s Equity (Anti-Discrimination) Regulations, enactment of the proposed ‘Rohit Vemula Act’ and resignation of the VC. To stop the march, heavy police force was deployed at the main gate, where several layers of barricades were installed. The students allege that the police lathi-charged, dragged the female students and indulged in brutality.

Police gave information – protesters had attacked

At the same time, Delhi Police says that the protesters broke barricades, threw sticks and shoes, attacked officers and even bit some policemen. Both sides suffered injuries in the confrontation—police said several of their soldiers were injured, while students also reported several injuries.

The incident started around 3:20 pm, when students started coming out of the main gate. The police stopped them at the North Gate and pushed them back into the campus. In videos viral on social media, male policemen are seen dragging female students, while in the footage shared by the police, students are seen confronting the officers.

By evening, some students were taken to Vasant Kunj North and Kapashera police stations and an FIR was registered at Vasant Kunj North police station under sections 221, 121(1), 132 and 3(5) of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS). Police say that the protesters did not have permission to march, so action was necessary. JNUSU has called it an ‘attack on democracy’.

Court granted bail to all 14 students

The next day of this incident, on February 27, the Patiala House Court granted bail to the 14 arrested students on a bond of Rs 25,000 and rejected the police’s demand for judicial custody. However, the court set the condition of checking the permanent address of the students, to which the student organizations objected.

AISA leader accuses police of assault

Former JNUSU president and All India Students Association (AISA) leader Dhananjay, while talking to ABP News, described the police action as ‘retaliatory’. He said, “On 26th, everyone knows how the students were brutally beaten and detained and taken to different police stations. Then they were arrested. Delhi Police’s argument in the court was so weak that the court called it ‘unacceptable’.”

Dhananjay further said that many students are badly injured. The police beat them brutally, tore their clothes and specifically targeted the students carrying the picture of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar. “It clearly shows that Delhi Police is not interested in filing FIR, but in taking revenge.” He also raised questions on the condition of the jail: “Basic facilities are not being provided in the jail. There are no medicines, medical treatment. Even bedsheets and clothes are not being provided.”

Vice Chancellor also targeted

Dhananjay also targeted the VC, “The Vice Chancellor made fun of Dalit oppression. He called UGC’s regulation based on the Rohith Vemula Act, which is meant to prevent discrimination on campus, as ‘unnecessary and irrational’.”

Now student organizations are preparing for the fight ahead. Dhananjay said that he is appealing to the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court to look into the matter and release the students. “On March 1, we are going to the judge again. Remove the clause that has been imposed and grant bail to the students. Our lawyers Abhik Chimni and Ayush Srivastava are appealing on this. These are well-educated students and do not deserve to stay in jail.”

What did the JNU administration say?

The JNU administration has accused JNUSU of ‘vandalism and violence on campus’ and said that the union has ignored the main issues. At present, Delhi Police investigation is going on in this matter.

There was a clash between ABVP and Left supported student organizations in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday night (February 22, 2026). The incident took place around 1:30 in the night. There has even been stone pelting. Now Union Minister Giriraj Singh has reacted on this matter.

Giriraj Singh said, “…Strict laws should be made against such people. These are Rahul Gandhi’s Tukde Tukde gang… JNU has become the nursery of urban Naxals… Strict laws should be brought against these people… They are not dedicated to the country. The left organization there (JNU) creates opponents of the country. Those boys who are not leftists, they call them members of ABVP and beat them up…”

Giriraj Singh termed JNU as Rahul Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi as JNU. JNU has become the laboratory of the left. The Union Minister said that students who are not left are intimidated. Is beaten. Let’s kill.

#WATCH Delhi: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on the alleged clash between left wing groups and ABVP workers in JNU said, “… Strict laws should be made against such people. This is Rahul Gandhi’s tukde tukde gang… JNU has become the nursery of urban Naxals… Strict laws should be brought against these people… pic.twitter.com/CX7Q6HtqiW

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) February 23, 2026

JNU administration should control it: JDU

On this incident, JDU leader Neeraj Kumar said, “JNU is a heritage… the atmosphere of mutual consent should be kept wholeheartedly. There can be ideological disagreements… these conflicts can happen… is it the responsibility of the JNU administration to control it?”

What is the whole incident?

There was a clash between student organizations in JNU late night. In this, ABVP media coordinator Vijay Jaiswal was seriously injured. Many other students have also been injured. According to the reason behind the controversy that has come to light so far, the Left’s move on the issue of locking the school building was opposed by ABVP. There was an uproar over this and then the matter escalated. It is alleged that two groups of students came face to face late in the night. A commotion started in the campus. There has even been stone pelting.

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A major change has taken place in Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Now the system has been removed from the university library, under which students were allowed to enter after registering their faces. The student union had been raising its voice against this ‘Face Recognition System’ for a long time. JNU Students Union (JNUSU) had protested calling it a ‘violation of students’ rights’. At the same time, it was also claimed that due to the face recognition system, the democratic tradition of the university campus is being harmed.

The students said that any kind of monitoring system in the university is wrong. This should be removed. After a long fight, the university administration has surrendered to the demands of the students. Now the students have expressed happiness over the removal of this system and have called it a victory for the struggle of the student community.

System implemented without students’ knowledge

The student union had claimed that the university administration had earlier assured them that before any major decision, students would be discussed and the new system would be implemented only after consultation by forming a committee. However, nothing like this happened. Students claimed that librarian Manorama Tripathi was constantly trying to implement and advance the new system. There was no discussion with the students.

Students say that before implementing the rules, neither any committee was formed nor the students were informed about it. Just kept the system moving forward while hiding the matter.

‘Why is the library being made a check post’- Student

There was also resentment from the students that the JNU library has been converted into a ‘checkpost’. This is a protected space that should be equally accessible to every student. In such a situation, the union had appealed to the students to oppose any kind of controlling system if it is implemented in the campus.

There was a massive clash between students and police at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday (18 October) evening. The clash took place when the students were trying to move forward by breaking the barricades installed by the police near the West Gate. As the situation worsened, the police took 28 students into custody. These included 19 boys and 9 girls.

According to the information received so far, the incident occurred around 6.00 pm on Saturday evening. A large number of students were marching in protest against administrative decisions and disciplinary action. As soon as the students tried to exit the west gate of the campus, the police put up barricades to stop them. After this the students tried to remove these barricades and during this a scuffle started between the two sides.

4 male and 2 female policemen injured

Police said that several attempts were made to convince the students, but they ignored the instructions and continued trying to move ahead. The police had to take action to control the situation. During this clash, six policemen were injured, including four male and two female employees.

Everyone has been sent to the hospital for treatment. Police said that the students have been detained to prevent any untoward situation and further appropriate legal action will be taken. Police officials say that several attempts were made to talk to the students, but they did not follow administrative orders.

Accused of forcibly vacating the hostel, university gave reason

On the other hand, the students say that they were raising their voice against the hostel eviction notices issued to their colleagues and the fine imposed on them. They allege that the university administration ignored the interests of the students and punished them without any solid reason.

At the same time, the university administration says that the rules were violated by the student union president and other students, on which disciplinary action was made. However, keeping in mind the future of the students, a fine of only Rs 10,000 has been imposed.

An atmosphere of tension since Saturday evening

There is an atmosphere of tension in the campus after the incident. Police have brought the situation under control and additional forces have been deployed around the West Gate. At present, the administration and police are busy ensuring that no further untoward incident happens.

There was a dispute between student organizations and university management in JNU for a long time. Between all these and after all the deadlock, the much awaited dates of the student union elections in Jawaharlal Nehru University i.e. JNU have finally been announced. According to the election schedule, the nomination process will start from April 15, while on April 16, candidates will be able to withdraw the name.

What will happen in JNU?

According to the student union election schedule, there will be a Presidential debate on 23 April, which is one of the most talked about traditions of JNU elections. During this time, all the candidates of the post of president openly put their issues in front of the students and answer the questions. After this, students will vote on 25 April and the results will be declared three days later on 28 April.

Which organizations in the election field?

The JNU student union election is mainly seen in every election between Left Student Organization AISA, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh student organization ABVP, Congress NSUI, SFI and BAPSA in every election. However, only Left student organizations have been dominating JNUSU for the past several years.

These steps will be taken for election

The university administration is going to take additional measures to make this election process more transparent and organized. Also, concrete steps will be taken to maintain law and order in the campus during elections. JNU Students Union Election is not only the process of choosing student representatives, but is considered a platform to decide the direction of student politics in the whole country. In such a situation, both the students and political analysts are eyeing the voting to be held on April 25 and the results of April 28.

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