JNU Students Clash with Police During Protest March

JNU students' union led a march to the Ministry of Education to demand an increase in scholarship amounts and other issues. The protest was intercepted by the police, leading to the detention of 43 students. Despite obstacles, a delegation met with ministry officials as tensions continued on campus.

On Friday, members of the JNU students' union organized a march to the Ministry of Education to advocate for various demands, such as an increase in scholarship amounts. However, they were stopped by police just outside their campus.

Authorities detained 43 students from the protest site and temporarily took them to the police station. Later in the day, key representatives of the JNUSU, including the president, vice president, and joint secretary, were escorted by police to meet with Ministry of Education officials.

The students' union highlighted issues such as the release of funds to increase scholarships and the need for JNU to conduct its own entrance exams. They also raised concerns about the alleged violation of university statutes, exclusion from Academic Council meetings, and demanded action against those who mistreated journalists covering the protest. A hunger strike on campus has now entered its 13th day, with students continuing to call for necessary reforms.

(With inputs from agencies.)