New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday condemned the violence at Jamia Millia Islamia, describing those involved as "hooligans" and warning that action would be taken against them.

Speaking to ANI, Joshi said the issue of students' union elections had persisted since 2006, with no elections held during this period.

"This is completely unacceptable. This issue has persisted since 2006; no elections have been held since then. Regarding what happened last night-those involved are certainly not students; this is the work of some hooligans. Action will be taken against them," Joshi said.

Union Minister said a seven-member high-level committee comprising senior deans and professors had been constituted to e...