India, Oct. 31 -- After weeks of slogans, satirical posters and students turning up in Avengers costumes, Jamia Millia Islamia's protest and hunger strike ended on Thursday, with the university agreeing to hold students' union elections, the first at this campus since 2006. The university has accepted the students' central demand to reinstate the student union, with polls to be held from the next academic year, starting July 2027.

"This feels like a victory for student's unity. From hunger strikes to being out all day all night, we really stood up as students. If my life had a turning point, then it would be this moment because it has taught me that giving up is not the solution and if you stand for truth you will win all battles. Also, ...