New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- In a breakthrough for Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) students, the university on Thursday set May 15, 2027, as the deadline to approve and implement the student union constitution, while appealing to protesting students to call off their agitation.

ANI, citing an order issued by the university administration on Thursday, reported that elections will be held within six weeks of the commencement of the next academic session. Following the order, the students called off their protests. The order read, "The approval and implementation of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union Constitution shall be completed by 15th May, 2027."

The development comes after a prolonged protest began on October 12, with students demanding th...