New Delhi: JNU Students’ Union is planning to screen the controversial film ‘Palestine 36’ at its hunger-strike site on the campus Tuesday.
The screening is being organised to “celebrate Palestinian resistance”, according to a poster circulated by JNUSU .
In Jan 2026, Israeli authorities raided a screening in East Jerusalem and detained the projectionist, and barred further screenings at the venue. Eighteen students, including JNUSU office-bearers, have been on an indefinite hunger strike since Oct 3 and have put up a camp at Sabarmati T-Point. Meanwhile, ABVP has been staging an indefinite strike since Sept 30 outside the medical health centre over alleged lack of facilities, mismanagement and bad behaviour by staff.
Yadav also told protesters that the vice-chancellor was unwell and might, therefore, be unable to meet them for at least two weeks. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi Stay updated with the latest Delhi news.
The protesters refused to call off the agitation and termed the warning a “threat”. It was later cleared for screening. The film has also faced restrictions in Israel. Their demands include revocation of the CPO manual that penalises protests on the campus, withdrawal of the rustication of JNUSU office-bearers, restoration of Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment, an inquiry into alleged recruitment irregularities, constitution of Equal Opportunity Cell in line with Rohith Act and resolution of infrastructure-related issues. He also warned that participation by out-of-bounds students could invite further disciplinary actions. It has demanded a PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra on the campus to provide generic medicines at affordable prices. Download the TOI App.
The film was at the centre of a controversy last year after the Union I&B ministry initially denied its screening at International Film Festival of Kerala, citing concerns over its potential impact on India’s relations with Israel. All JNUSU office-bearers are currently facing rustication and out-of-bounds orders, and have police cases over an earlier protest against surveillance on the campus.
In a video from the protest site, JNU chief security officer Naveen Yadav is heard telling the students that while registered students can protest, “those of you who are restricted and declared out of bounds are not registered students of JNU and, therefore, cannot sit here”.