After massive protests by students, JNU announces 'partial roll-back' of hostel fee hike

Last Updated: Nov 13 2019 | 10:36 PM IST

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): After intense protests by students, Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru University on November 13 decided to partially roll-back the hike proposed in the hostel fees. For the past few weeks, the students and the university administration have been at loggerheads over a new hostel manual, which mentions increase in fees along with other changes in the rules."Authorities have given us the assurance regarding our demand. It is the victory of the students of JNU," a student told ANI. "They roll-back the hike proposal and we would like to thank the UGC and MHRD," another student spoke to ANI.

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