Women hostel residents at DU hold overnight agitation amid exam season
Women residents of the University Hostel for Women at Delhi University protested against alleged forced evictions and extortion by the hostel administration. The protest occurred during exam season, highlighting issues such as disrupted amenities and financial penalties imposed on students. The All India Students' Association has demanded the resignation of the hostel's Provost and restoration of services.
- ▪Women residents of the University Hostel for Women protested against alleged forced evictions and extortion.
- ▪The protest began around 9:30 pm and continued past midnight amid ongoing semester examinations.
- ▪AISA has demanded the immediate resignation of the UHW Provost and restoration of 24/7 water supply.
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Women hostel residents at DU hold overnight agitation amid exam seasonWomen residents of University Hostel for Women protested against alleged forced evictions and extortion by the hostel administration. Updated on: May 22, 2026 11:52 AM ISTANIShare viaCopy link Women residents of the University Hostel for Women (UHW) under Delhi University staged a late-night sit-in protest alleging "forced evictions" and "extortion" by the hostel administration, according to a statement issued by the All India Students' Association (AISA).Delhi University (File Photo)The protest began around 9:30 pm on Thursday and continued past midnight, with students sitting on the streets of the campus amid ongoing semester examinations and preparation for NEET examinations.Also Read: DU urges UGC to act against St…
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