Students on hunger strike in India demand restoration of student union

What happened: Students at Jamia Millia Islamia university in New Delhi are on hunger strike demanding restoration of their student union, banned since 2006. They accuse university authorities and police of restricting movement and blocking access to basic supplies. Key numbers: Student union banned since 2006. Why it matters: The protest centers on a ban in place for years and on allegations that authorities and police are limiting students' movement and access to supplies.

Students at Jamia Millia Islamia university in New Delhi are on hunger strike demanding restoration of their student union, banned since 2006. They accuse university authorities and police of restricting movement and blocking access to basic supplies.

The protest centers on a ban in place for years and on allegations that authorities and police are limiting students' movement and access to supplies.