JNUSU Referendum: Over 2,100 Students Demand VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit's Resignation

• A JNUSU referendum saw 2181 students (90.54%) vote for VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit's resignation, citing alleged casteist remarks and administrative corruption.
• JNUSU President Aditi Mishra announced the results, with only 207 students supporting the VC's continuation and 21 votes being invalid.
• The student union plans a public hearing on March 16-17, inviting experts to present a 'charge sheet' detailing the VC's 'corrupt acts'.
• The referendum follows ongoing conflicts, including the suspension of JNUSU office-bearers for property damage during a November 21, 2025, protest at Dr B R Ambedkar Central Library.
• JNUSU demands the VC's immediate resignation and urges the Ministry of Education to acknowledge the students' democratic mandate.