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United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Eid prayers 'not allowed' at historic Srinagar Eidgah, CM Omar criticizes move
Srinagar, June 7 (UNI) Authorities on Saturday disallowed Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in old city and also put Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid said here. The managing committee of the Jamia mosque affairs said the authorities once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at Eidgah Srinagar, as well as at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside. Traditionally, the congregational Eid prayers are offered at Eidgah. 'Even the Fajr prayers this morning were not permitted at Jama Masjid as the gates remained locked,' the statement said, adding' Miwaiz has also been placed under house arrest.' In a post on X, Mirwaiz who is also the Hurriyat chairman said it is for the seventh year in a row that Eid prayers were disallowed at Jamia. The Eid prayers have been barred at Jama Masjid and Eidgah by the authorities since 2019. 'Eid Mubarak! Yet again, Kashmir wakes up to the sad reality: no Eid prayers at Eidgah, and Jama Masjid locked down — for the 7th straight year. I too have been detained at my home,' Mirwaiz said. 'In a Muslim-majority region, Muslims are deprived of their fundamental right to pray — even on their most important religious occasion celebrated across the world! What a shame on those who rule over us, and on those elected by the people who choose to remain silent as our rights are trampled over, again and again,' he added. The authorities didn't respond to the claims made by the Anjuman. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he was deeply concerned about the denial of Eid prayers at Jamia Masjid. He questioned the authority of those making this decision. 'I have no information on what basis such a decision is taken. But one day we will have to trust our people. They are the same people who after the April 22 (Pahalgam terror attack) came out and expressed their anger and condemned the act. …But today, once again, the Eid prayers were not allowed at historic Jamia …I feel that the government should think again at some point,' Omar told media in Srinagar. Meanwhile, the Eid prayers were held across the valley and the largest congregation was held at Hazratbal shrine on the banks of Dal lake. Officials said Eid prayers were held peacefully across Valley. UNI MJR PRS
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Your kid's conduct is your responsibility: Jamia launches parental patrol amid rising student activism
In a move aimed at tightening discipline on campus, Jamia Millia Islamia has introduced a unique requirement in its admission process — a declaration from parents or local guardians, holding them accountable for the "conduct and character" of newly admitted students, reported TOI. This provision, absent in other central universities in Delhi, reflects a growing administrative push at Jamia to reinforce order and preempt unrest. The clause forms part of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for admissions that was recommended by a university-appointed committee and approved by the vice-chancellor in April last year. Alongside the usual student declaration, the SOP now includes a statement that reads: 'I hereby declare that I take full responsibility of his/her conduct and character as a student of Jamia Millia Islamia. I shall make myself available to the university whenever required.' While anti-ragging declarations from parents are a standard requirement in Indian universities, Jamia's broader stipulation that guardians vouch for their ward's overall behavior is seen as an unusual step, said the report. Climate of caution The decision comes in the wake of growing tensions on campus. In February, students staged a sit-in protest near the central canteen, demanding a rollback of disciplinary actions taken against their peers. Live Events The university responded by filing a police complaint. Protesters later alleged that police officials contacted their families, urging them to intervene. Students also accused the university of publicly displaying their personal details while placing them under suspension — a claim Jamia has denied. 'Instead of addressing our concerns directly, they reached out to our families and portrayed us as troublemakers,' a second-year student who was part of the protest told TOI. 'This new clause feels like another tool to deter student dissent.' Since the anti-CAA protests in 2019, Jamia has maintained a campus ban on demonstrations. In recent months, it has issued more frequent warnings against 'unauthorised gatherings.' Not the norm A university faculty member, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the undertaking as a preventive measure designed to ensure accountability and deter disruptive behavior from the outset of a student's tenure at the university. By contrast, institutions such as Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University do not require such parental declarations beyond the mandatory anti-ragging affidavit. Officials from both universities confirmed to TOI that they have no policy requiring parents or guardians to take responsibility for students' overall conduct. Jamia's media coordinator did not respond to requests for comment.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Jamia Millia Islamia wants parents to take responsibility for 'character and conduct' of students
NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia Islamia has included a parental undertaking in its admission process, requiring parents or local guardians of newly admitted students to take responsibility for the "conduct and character" of their wards - a provision not seen in other central universities in Delhi. The undertaking is part of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved for admissions in April last year. According to an official document, the SOP was recommended by a committee constituted for the adoption and implementation of uniform guidelines to be followed by departments, faculties, and centres during the admission process. The recommendation was duly approved by the vice-chancellor in April last year. In addition to the student's own declaration, the SOP includes a "Declaration by the Father/Local Guardian of the Student," which reads: "I hereby declare that I take full responsibility of his/her conduct and character as a student of Jamia Millia Islamia. I shall make myself available to the university whenever required." While undertakings from parents on anti-ragging norms are standard across Indian universities, Jamia's broader clause placing overall responsibility for a student's conduct on the parent or guardian is uncommon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The requirement comes against the backdrop of heightened administrative focus on discipline. In Feb, students held a sit-in protest near the central canteen of the university, demanding the revocation of disciplinary action against their peers. Following this, the university filed a police complaint, and several students later alleged that police officials contacted their parents, asking them to ensure their wards left the protest site. TOI reached out to Jamia media cordinator Saima Saeed for a comment but did not receive any response. A university faculty member, who did not wish to be named, said the parental undertaking was a "preventive measure".
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Jamia's undertaking requires parents of new students to take responsibility for ‘conduct and character' of wards
New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia has included a parental undertaking in its admission process, requiring parents or local guardians of newly admitted students to take responsibility for the "conduct and character" of their wards — a provision not seen in other central universities in Delhi. The undertaking is part of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved for admissions in April last year. According to an official document, the SOP was recommended by a committee constituted for the adoption and implementation of uniform guidelines to be followed by departments, faculties, and centres during the admission process. The recommendation was duly approved by the vice-chancellor in April last year. In addition to the student's own declaration, the SOP includes a "Declaration by the Father/Local Guardian of the Student," which reads: "I hereby declare that I take full responsibility of his/her conduct and character as a student of Jamia Millia Islamia. I shall make myself available to the university whenever required." While undertakings from parents on anti-ragging norms are standard across Indian universities, Jamia's broader clause placing overall responsibility for a student's conduct on the parent or guardian is uncommon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Customer Data Platforms Secure & Simplified SearchPad Undo The requirement comes against the backdrop of heightened administrative focus on discipline. In Feb, students held a sit-in protest near the central canteen of the university, demanding the revocation of disciplinary action against their peers. Following this, the university filed a police complaint, and several students later alleged that police officials contacted their parents, asking them to ensure their wards left the protest site. During this time, students claimed that their personal details, including home addresses, were released by the university and pasted at the main entrance putting them under suspension — a charge the university later denied. "Instead of talking to us, they contacted our parents and made them feel like we were causing trouble," said a second-year student who participated in the protest. "Now, they have come up with a parental undertaking to suppress any attempts of protest." Jamia has banned protests on campus since the anti-CAA movement in 2019. Notices warning students against "unauthorised gatherings" have increased since early 2024. TOI reached out to Jamia media cordinator Saima Saeed for a comment but did not receive any response. A university faculty member, who did not wish to be named, said the parental undertaking was a "preventive measure" aimed at maintaining discipline and ensuring accountability from the start of a student's academic journey. On other campuses, such as Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University, parental declarations are limited to anti-ragging compliance and do not make guardians responsible for general behaviour of the student. When asked about the presence of such an undertaking at their institutions, officials from these universities stated that they do not require parents or local guardians of students to submit any such declaration.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Jamia cuts ties with Turkish institutes after JNU, Kanpur University exit
Jamia Millia Islamia has become the latest Indian university to end academic ties with Turkish institutions. The decision follows recent tensions and nationwide protests around Turkey's global stance, which many in India view as unfriendly.A notice issued by Jamia stated that 'any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jamia Millia Islamia and any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Trkiye stands suspended with immediate effect, until further orders.' The university also added that it 'stands firmly with the Nation.'advertisementThis move comes just after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) ended its agreement with Turkish institutions, and Kanpur University followed suit by suspending its MoU with Istanbul trend is clear—Indian universities are reassessing global partnerships that are seen as going against India's UNIVERSITY TAKES A FIRM STANDKanpur University's statement was direct: 'This move is a direct consequence of Turkey assuming a critical geopolitical stance to join hands with a nation which is openly hostile to India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.'The university made it clear that continuing any academic link would go against national message was simple -- academic partnerships are welcome, but not at the cost of national THIS MATTERSIn recent weeks, student groups and academic circles have raised concerns about continuing collaborations with countries taking anti-India decisions by top Indian universities send a clear message about aligning educational partnerships with the country's strategic and security no replacements for these partnerships have been announced yet, the institutions have reiterated their commitment to academic excellence rooted in national values.
