The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union organised a mass delegation to the Vice-Chancellor at the university’s Administrative Block, seeking action on a wide-ranging charter covering academic rights, campus services, hostel infrastructure, scholarships and administrative accountability.
The delegation demanded the rollback of the CPO Manual and revocation of the rustication of JNUSU office-bearers. It also sought the reinstatement of the Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment, known as GSCASH, and the JNU Entrance Examination.
Several demands concerned daily campus infrastructure and services. The union sought mess and Wi-Fi facilities at Barak Hostel, along with improvements to hostel infrastructure, library seating, lifts, roads, Teflas and the stadium. It also demanded an audit of mess bills, saying that the management of essential services required greater accountability.
Scholarship and fee-related demands formed another part of the delegation’s charter. JNUSU called for an increase in the Merit-cum-Means scholarship and sought the inclusion of School of Engineering students under the scheme. It also demanded fee parity for the School of Engineering, MBA, Mahanadi and Married Hostels with standard JNU norms.
The students’ union further sought reforms to the Equal Opportunity Cell in accordance with the Rohith Act and an annual audit of its functioning. Other demands included the removal of the Siddhanta Knowledge Foundation, restoration of the JNUSU Fund and student representation in academic councils.
Hostel access and institutional procedures were also raised. The union demanded accommodation for students until submission of their PhD theses and proper implementation of reservation in hostel allotments. It sought an inquiry into alleged recruitment irregularities involving the Internal Quality Assurance Cell and Kumaraswamy.
Separately, JNUSU met the Dean of Students over a circular asking students to clear mess dues by September 30. The union opposed the alleged use of a “defaulter list” and sought withdrawal of such notices. It argued that delays in Merit-cum-Means scholarship and fellowship payments had contributed to students’ financial difficulties.
The delegation’s demands place routine campus services alongside broader questions of representation, grievance redressal and administrative oversight. The report did not specify the Vice-Chancellor’s response or provide a timeline for action on the charter.
