India, Oct. 26 -- Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on Monday announced the resumption of its student union elections, after a two-decade pause, and said polling will be held within 15 days of the approval of the union's constitution.

The development came amid nearly two-week-long protests and hunger strikes on the campus over various demands, including the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union (JMISU), whose elections have not been held since 2006.

After nearly five hours of negotiations with the students, the institute also announced revocation of suspension and show-cause notices issued to some of them. It further assured an inquiry into the conduct of security staff during the protests.

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