SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday condemned the reported appearance of “Free Kashmir” slogans on the walls of Jamia Millia Islamia and called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident amid an ongoing student agitation demanding restoration of the students’ union and campus elections.
The association urged the university administration and Delhi Police to identify those responsible and take appropriate action in accordance with the law.
JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said the students’ demands for democratic representation and participation should not be overshadowed by slogans unrelated to their movement.
“We do not endorse any slogans advocating the disintegration of India, and we will never support those who call for the country to be broken up. Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, and it will always remain so,” Khuehami said.
He alleged that attempts were being made to derail the student movement through provocative slogans and called for those responsible to be identified through an investigation and face legal action if found guilty.
Khuehami maintained that the students were raising concerns about their democratic rights, representation and restoration of the students’ union, and said their demands should be addressed through dialogue.
The association said the university administration was responsible for maintaining discipline, security and a conducive academic environment on campus. It cautioned against holding the entire student community responsible for slogans allegedly written by unidentified individuals before the facts were established.
JKSA urged the university administration and Delhi Police to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, review available CCTV footage and determine who was responsible. It also called for an investigation into allegations of unauthorised entry and accommodation of outsiders on the campus.
“Accountability must be established through a fair investigation, not speculation or collective blame,” the association said.
Khuehami also cautioned against using the incident to discredit the wider student agitation or undermine demands for democratic representation and accountability within the university.
The association questioned why students should be denied an elected representative body when their concerns could be addressed through democratic processes. It said the demand for restoration of the students’ union and the conduct of elections deserved a constructive response.
JKSA also accused Union Minister Giriraj Singh of using the incident to undermine the student agitation and divert attention from the demand for elected representation.
The association said the actions of individuals, if established through an investigation, should not be used to discredit the student community as a whole.
