The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) has voiced strong opposition to the university administration's decision to implement a 5% supernumerary quota for the wards of employees, including teachers, at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi. JNUTA labeled the move as 'regressive,' asserting that it lacks any rational or ethical justification. The decision was made unilaterally by the Vice Chancellor without any significant demand from faculty or proper consultation. In their statement, JNUTA expressed concerns over the decision-making process, highlighting that a committee met only once to recommend the quota without a clear rationale. They claimed that the Vice Chancellor approved the measure without adequate discussion, despite dissent from elected teacher representatives. JNUTA criticized the quota for potentially undermining existing provisions for children of non-teaching staff and emphasized that the wards of teachers do not represent marginalized groups. Furthermore, JNUTA opposed a separate proposal for 11% supernumerary seats for women in the School of Engineering, advocating instead for broader measures like restoring deprivation points across all programs to effectively address gender imbalances. The association urged the university administration to withdraw the quota decision and address long-standing concerns regarding faculty promotions, recruitment, and campus facilities.