New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Monday pressed students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to call off their agitation saying that the fee-related matter has been sorted out and continuation of their agitation was not justified.

In a press release here, the ministry said the JNU fee hike issue stood resolved as this was the main demand of the students.Till now more than 5,000 students have already registered for the winter season.Urging the students that institutions of higher education should not be converted into a political arena, Pokhriyal said: "Taking into consideration the spirit of recommendations of the HPC, various meetings were held by Secretary HRD with representatives...