Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Delhi University students end hunger strike after varsity assures action
Some students at Delhi University in India were unhappy with decisions made by their university.
They wanted students to have a voice in important meetings and more one-year courses to choose from.
To get the university's attention, they stopped eating for nine days.
This kind of protest is called a hunger strike.
Many people were worried about their health.
Finally, the university wrote a letter promising to help with their demands.
It promised to let students join the Academic Council after the next student elections.
It also promised more seats in postgraduate courses and new one-year courses.
Because of this promise, the students ended their hunger strike.
The student leaders said it was a victory, but they will keep watching to make sure the university keeps its word.
Five NSUI-affiliated Delhi University students ended their nine-day hunger strike on Thursday after receiving written assurances from the university administration.
The strike was part of the ongoing 'DU Satyagraha' protest and was called off after a letter dated August 4, signed by the university's Proctor, was handed to students by South Campus Director Rajni Abbi.
The university assured that student representation in the Academic Council will be completed within three months of the conclusion of the 2026 Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections.
Postgraduate seat allocation was increased from 1,100 to more than double, and one-year PG courses in five programmes began at the School of Open Learning for the 2026-27 session.
The administration also gave an on-camera verbal assurance to respond promptly about an 'X' (formerly Twitter) post made from the official university account during the Jantar Mantar protest.
- Who
- Five NSUI-affiliated Delhi University students on hunger strike, supported by NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav and DUSU Vice President Rahul Jhansla.
- What
- The students ended their nine-day hunger strike after the university administration gave written and verbal assurances on demands including Academic Council representation and expansion of one-year postgraduate courses.
- When
- Thursday, August 6, 2026; the assurance letter was dated August 4.
- Where
- Delhi University South Campus, New Delhi.
- Why
- The university accepted the students' demands in writing and promised prompt action, including a response to an 'X' post made from its official account during the Jantar Mantar protest.
- Event
- DU Satyagraha protest and hunger strike
- Hunger strike duration
- 9 days (indefinite fast)
- Protesters
- 5 Delhi University students affiliated with NSUI
- Key demands
- Student representation in Academic Council; expansion of one-year postgraduate courses
- Academic Council promise
- Process completed within 3 months of conclusion of 2026 DUSU elections
- PG seat allocation
- Increased from 1,100 to more than double
- New one-year PG courses
- Five programmes at the School of Open Learning from 2026-27 session
- Location
- Delhi University South Campus, New Delhi
