The Students' Federation of India (SFI) unit at Jamia Millia Islamia has strongly condemned the university for permitting an RSS-affiliated "Yuva" event on April 28, 2026 . JMI SFI opposes RSS centenary event and called the programme a direct provocation to minority students.
SFI released a statement saying the Yuva Kumbh event celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and that holding it on campus is an "affront to minority students' dignity and safety." The statement also included a copy of the event poster circulated on social media.
Why JMI SFI opposes RSS centenary event
Atikur Rehman, a Jamia student and SFI member, said similar centenary programmes at other Delhi colleges had been widely protested. He described a clear ideological divide and said hosting the event on a campus that "houses thousands of minority students" amounts to provocation.
SFI argued the Yuva Kumbh's own social media messaging frames the gathering as celebrating a century of "nation-first thought" and RSS's "century of service," which the student group said makes the event communal and divisive for Jamia's diverse campus.
What JMI SFI opposes RSS centenary event demands from administration
The student body has made three concrete demands: immediate withdrawal of permission for the Yuva Kumbh programme, a formal explanation from university authorities on why permission was granted, and an assurance that communal organisations will not be allowed space on campus in future.
The event is scheduled to take place on April 28, 2026 , and is part of a series of centenary programmes reported at other university campuses. The SFI alert raises immediate questions about campus permission protocols and how the university will address concerns from large student communities.
Coverage gaps remain: the university has not provided details on the permission process, expected attendance, security measures, or a list of speakers. SFI's demands set a clear timeline for the administration to respond; the student's group has asked for withdrawal and explanation ahead of the scheduled event.