On January 5, a masked mob entered JNU and attacked the students and faculty.
Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union president Aishe Ghosh today said the students and faculty will not relent till vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar is sacked. Ms Ghosh who met the HRD officials said they appealed to HRD ministry to remove the VC, which in turn said a dialogue will be held on Friday.
"We will not compromise with HRD ministry over the removal of the VC. It is still thinking whether the VC should be removed," he said.
Earlier in the day, ahead of JNUSU march, the Delhi police deployed heavy security and imposed traffic restrictions on the roads adjoining varsity. The police have closed Baba Gang Nath Marg, from Nelson Mandela Marg and Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, due to the demonstration by students.
The varsity's students' union will hold a protest march from Mandi House. The march will be led by JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, who was thrashed by goons during violence on the campus on Sunday.
Apart from JNUSU, several civil organisations and citizens are expected to join the protest, demanding strict action against those involved in campus violence. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar appealed people to join the march to protest against mob violence.
Here are the LIVE updates from protests against JNU violence:
The Delhi Police has stopped near Shashtri Bhawan the march by students and members of civil society organisations towards the HRD Ministry. CPI(M) leaders Sitaram Yechury, D Raja, Prakash Karat and Brinda Karat and LJD leader Sharad Yadav also joined the march.
The protesters, carrying placards and banners, started their march from Mandi House towards the HRD Ministry, rending the air with slogans of ''Halla Bol'' and ''Inquilab Zindabad''.
Centre Using "Dictatorial Policies", Says Sharad Pawar
Against the backdrop of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) violence, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said the BJP-led central government is using "dictatorial" policies which need to be answered through the non-violent way of Mahatma Gandhi.
"The government is using dictatorial policies. What happened in JNU is being opposed across the country. The government's dictatorship needs to be answered with Gandhiji's way of non-violence," a statement said quoting Mr Pawar, after the "Gandhi Shanti Yatra" was launched at the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
JNU protest march begins
JNUSU president Aishi Ghosh reaches Mandi House. The protest march has started.
JNU students leave for Mandi House from university campus to protest against January 5 violence.
Sharad Yadav, Sitaram Yechury reach Mandi House
Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav, CPI General Secretary D Raja and CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury have reached Mandi house in Delhi to join the protest march.
JNU vice-chancellor sets up committee to probe violence
The JNU vice-chancellor has set up a five-member committee to inquire into violence which happened at the campus on January 5. The chief security officer will coordinate with and assist the panel, according to a notification singed by the registrar.
Protesters stopped at JNU main gate
Protesters who gathered at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to participate in a march in Delhi have been stopped at the university's main gate by police officials.
BJP leaders condemn Deepika Padukone's visit to JNU
Deepika Padukone's visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday has drawn criticism from many leaders of the ruling BJP, though Union Minister Prakash Javadekar asserted that "anyone can go anywhere to express their opinion, there cannot be any objection".
Maharashtra BJP leader Ashish Shelar took a swipe at the actor by referencing her character from the blockbuster "Bajirao Mastani". Deepika Padukone should "not try to act like warrior Mastani as she does not have a real-life director behind her", he said.
Students start gathering for protests
JNU students have started gathering at the campus and at Mandi House to take part in a protest march.
Roads closed ahead of JNU march
The police have closed Baba Gang Nath Marg, from Nelson Mandela Marg and Aruna Asaf Ali Marg in Delhi, due to the demonstration by students.
"Baba Gang Nath Marg is closed (both carriageways) by local police from Nelson Mandela Marg and Aruna Asaf Ali Marg due to demonstration," the Delhi Traffic Police tweeted.
Heavy police deployment at Mandi House in Delhi
Heavy police deployment at Mandi House in Delhi as the cops have denied permission for the planned march. Buses have been parked near the area where the protests have been planned.
A citizen's march has been planned today at Mandi House in New Delhi at 12 pm.
JNU to hold protest march
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Students' Union will hold a protest march today in Delhi.