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 days of protests and hunger strikes by students on the campus over the restoration of the union that was dissolved in 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.

"The Jamia Milia Islamia Students Union Election will be held after 15 days, from the date of approval of the constitutio...