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'''Protests by Students of Delhi School of Journalism''', were a series of continuous protests done by students against the [[Delhi School of Journalism]] administration and [[University of Delhi]] administration in the time period between 2018 and 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-26|title=Everything you want to know about Delhi School of Journalism|url=https://dubeat.com/2017/08/everything-you-want-to-know-about-delhi-school-of-journalism/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=DU Beat|language=en-US}}</ref>

It was done demanding basic infrastructure, hostel, reduction of semester fees and hiring of permanent faculty. The protests gathered support from multiple student organisations such as [[All India Students Association|AISA]], [[National Students' Union of India|NSUI]], and [[Rashtriya Janata Dal|Chatra RJD]].{{fact|date=January 2023}}

== Background ==
Delhi School of Journalism started in 2017 through a makeshift arrangement hosted at University Stadium in North Campus of University of Delhi. It did not have any proper classrooms and infrastructure needed for functioning of a Journalism course.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rai|first=Arpan|date=2018-08-03|title=We Are Being Cheated, Claim Students of Delhi School of Journalism|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/education/delhi-school-of-journalism-students-protest|access-date=2020-08-20|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref> The administration promised to resolve all issues and provide necessary infrastructure in few months. Students of inaugural batch started to demand minimum infrastructure since March 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=स्कूल ऑफ जर्नलिज्म पर छात्रों ने उठाए सवाल|url=https://www.jagran.com/delhi/new-delhi-city-du-soj-17484676.html|access-date=2020-08-20|website=m.jagran.com|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=पत्रकारिता के छात्र बोले फीस वृद्धि के खिलाफ बोलने पर धमकाया जा रहा|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/ncr/new-delhi/story-du-studnets-journalism-protest-1792286.html|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Hindustan|language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=जर्नलिजम स्कूल लॉन्च, स्टूडेंट्स ने किया प्रोटेस्ट|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/delhi/other-news/journalism-school-launch-students-protest/articleshow/62199589.cms|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Navbharat Times|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-08|title=Delhi School Of Journalism Students Raised Concerns On Many Issues,Alleges Administration Issued Threats|url=https://duexpress.in/delhi-school-of-journalism-students-raised-concerns-on-many-issuesalleges-administration-issued-threats/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=DU Express|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-29|title=NSUI Alleges Appalling Infrastructure at DSJ, Deems it Unfit for New Courses|url=https://dubeat.com/2018/06/nsui-alleges-appalling-infrastructure-at-dsj-deems-it-unfit-for-new-courses/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=DU Beat|language=en-US}}</ref> As a result, a temporary library was started with seating capacity of 6 people for a batch of 120 students. Later, with no progress happening and with start of technical papers in the second year, the demand of basic infrastructure and media lab took momentum and students started their agitation which continued for more than a year in phases.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-23|title=Delhi School Of Journalism Students Writes Letter To Vice Chancellor Complaining About The Way College Is Operating|url=https://duexpress.in/delhi-school-of-journalism-students-writes-letter-to-vice-chancellor-complaining-about-the-way-college-is-operating/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=DU Express|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-27|title=DU journalism students flag infrastructure issues with V-C|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/du-journalism-students-flag-infrastructure-issues-with-v-c-5278433/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=NYOOOZ - Simply News Local News, India News, City News, Politics|url=https://www.nyoooz.com/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=NYOOOZ|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-28|title=Delhi School of Journalism: High Fees, Inadequate Infrastructure and Barely Any Teachers|url=https://www.newsclick.in/delhi-school-journalism-high-fees-inadequate-infrastructure-and-barely-any-teachers|access-date=2020-08-20|website=NewsClick|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-30|title=DSJ Students Continue to Protest Against 'Poor' Infrastructure; Classes Suspended|url=https://dubeat.com/2018/07/dsj-students-continue-to-protest-against-poor-infrastructure-classes-suspended/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=DU Beat|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Correspondent|first=dna|date=2018-07-31|title=Delhi School of Journalism students threaten sit-in if 'basic facilities' are not given|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-delhi-school-of-journalism-students-threaten-sit-in-if-basic-facilities-are-not-given-2643716|access-date=2020-08-20|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>

== Demands ==
The students started indefinite sit in protest and classes were suspended. The demands of students included media lab, access to university central library, sporting facilities, a proper cafeteria, review of fees, permanent appointment of faculty, hostel facility for outsiders, removal of compulsory foreign language courses and I.C.T lab.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-03|title=Classes at DU's journalism school suspended over poor infra claims|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/classes-at-dus-journalism-school-suspended-over-poor-infra-claims-5289236/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=श्रीवास्तव|first=सृष्टि|date=2018-08-11|title=दिल्ली स्कूल ऑफ जर्नलिज़्म में पढ़ाई करने आए विद्यार्थी प्रदर्शन क्यों कर रहे हैं?|url=http://thewirehindi.com/53062/delhi-university-delhi-school-of-journalism-students-protest/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=The Wire - Hindi|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Jafri|first=Alishan|title=Delhi School of Journalism: A cash cow with dry udders and sad calves|url=https://www.newslaundry.com/2018/08/28/delhi-school-of-journalism-protest-students|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Newslaundry|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-28|title=Delhi School of Journalism: High Fees, Inadequate Infrastructure and Barely Any Teachers|url=https://www.newsclick.in/delhi-school-journalism-high-fees-inadequate-infrastructure-and-barely-any-teachers|access-date=2020-08-20|website=NewsClick|language=en}}</ref> There were also allegations of mismanagement of funds and students demanded an independent investigation body and immediate removal of Honorary Director Professor J. P. Dubey and [[Officer on Special Duty]] Manasvini M. Yogi.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 August 2018|title=Delhi school of journalism: DU journalism students claim funds bungled|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/du-journalism-students-claim-funds-bungled/articleshow/65284350.cms|access-date=2020-08-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Suspension ==
Eight students were suspended including Prashant Yadav, Suman Shekhar, Neel Madhav, Shivani, Mohammad Ali, Ankit Shukla and Alishan Jafri between protests for allegedly blocking the directors door and not letting the classes function.<ref>{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2018-08-29|title=8 students of DU's journalism school suspended for 'disrupting classes'|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/8-students-of-du-s-journalism-school-suspended-for-disrupting-classes-118082900028_1.html|access-date=2020-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=MP|first=Team|date=2018-08-28|title=8 DSJ students suspended for blocking director's entrance|url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/delhi/8-dsj-students-suspended-for-blocking-directors-entrance-316266|access-date=2020-08-20|website=www.millenniumpost.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rai|first=Arpan|date=2018-08-29|title=Suspension of 8 Revoked in Delhi School of Journalism Protests|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/delhi-school-of-journalism-suspends-students-amid-protests|access-date=2020-08-20|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-29|title=Delhi: Eight journalism students in DU suspended for 'disruption'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-journalism-students-delhi-university-suspended-disruption-5329841/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=About us|url=https://www.newsx.com/about-us|access-date=2020-08-20|website=NewsX|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-29|title=DU journalism school students go on strike|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/du-journalism-school-students-go-on-strike/story-ZckUjxqCR9MXzeR7UrRQSL.html|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> The suspension gathered solidarity from across the spectrum. The suspension was later revoked and a written promise was made to resolve all their issues in a limited time frame by Neeta Sehgal, the proctor of University of Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-18|title=DU journalism students protest against lack of basic infrastructure|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/news/du-journalism-students-protest-against-the-lack-of-basic-infrastructure-146879|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Jagranjosh.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=29 August 2018|first=Kanika|last=Mehta|title=Delhi School of Journalism suspends 8 students for indiscipline|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/delhi-school-of-journalism-suspends-8-students-for-indiscipline-1326003-2018-08-29|access-date=2020-08-20|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-30|title=दिल्ली स्कूल ऑफ जर्नलिज्म के छात्रों का निलंबन वापस|url=https://www.punjabkesari.in/education-and-jobs/news/suspension-of-students-of-delhi-school-of-journalism-864836|access-date=2020-08-20|website=punjabkesari}}</ref>

== Hunger strike ==
Students resorted to agitation again after their demands were not met as promised.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-17|title=DSJ students protest against 'inadequate' facilities|url=https://www.india.com/news/agencies/dsj-students-protest-against-inadequate-facilities-3331176/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=india.com|language=en}}</ref> The students in a bid to meet the Vice Chancellor of Delhi University climbed the gates of his office and a police action was followed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-18|title=Protesting journalism students climb gate in Delhi University|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/protesting-journalism-students-climb-gate-in-delhi-university-5361445/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2018-09-17|title=DSJ students protest against 'inadequate' facilities|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/dsj-students-protest-against-inadequate-facilities-118091701308_1.html|access-date=2020-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-18|title=A Fresh Wave of Protests at Delhi School of Journalism|url=https://dubeat.com/2018/09/protests-at-the-delhi-school-of-journalism/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=DU Beat|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=DSJ students protest against 'inadequate' facilities|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/dsj-students-protest-against-inadequate-facilities/1385143|access-date=2020-08-20|website=outlookindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-18|title=Students at Delhi university journalism college allege police assault|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/students-at-delhi-university-journalism-college-allege-police-assault/story-X7lkb82aukcj0U1jEjMMNO.html|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=DSJ students protest against 'inadequate' facilities|url=https://www.theweek.in/content/archival/wire-updates/national/2018/09/17/des61-dl-dsj-protest.html|access-date=2020-08-20|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref> Six of protesting students started an indefinite [[hunger strike]] soon after and other students started a reach out campaign to engage other Delhi University students. The hunger strike gathered mass support from various leaders and organisations such as [[Manoj Jha]], DUTA, [[Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union|JNUSU]], Jamia, [[All India Students Association|AISA]], [[National Students' Union of India|NSUI]] other students and colleges in Delhi.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2018-09-22|title=DSJ students on strike get support|language=en|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/dsj-students-on-strike-get-support/article25011262.ece|access-date=2020-08-20|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The hunger strike continued for five days and was broken on sixth day with a resolve to organise a mass rally against privatization, Delhi University administration and the [[Ministry of Education (India)|MHRD]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-23|title=DSJ Students End Hunger Strike, Rally on 25th September|url=https://dubeat.com/2018/09/dsj-students-end-hunger-strike-rally-on-25th-september/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=DU Beat|language=en-US}}</ref> Students organised a mass "Chhatra Sangrash Rally" in the North Campus of University of Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-25|title=DSJ Students Organise a Rally Against Privatisation of Education|url=https://dubeat.com/2018/09/dsj-students-organise-a-rally-against-privatisation-of-education/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=DU Beat|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2018-09-26|title=DSJ students hold protest on North Campus|language=en|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/dsj-students-hold-protest-on-north-campus/article25042880.ece|access-date=2020-08-20|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Aftermath ==
The protests resulted into bringing small substantial changes but failed to make any large impact. The protests is credited to put the University administration on backfoot on their plans of new self financing courses. The students continued to raise their grievance at different levels even after.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 December 2019|title=Delhi: Journalism school's wait for infra refuses to end|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/journalism-schools-wait-for-infra-refuses-to-end/articleshow/72972295.cms|access-date=2020-08-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-23|title=DSJ Students Table Their Grievances Before the Former President and Kapil Sibal|url=https://dubeat.com/2018/12/dsj-students-table-their-grievances-before-the-former-president-and-kapil-sibal/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=DU Beat|language=en-US}}</ref>

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