Direct elections are being held this year in total of 358 higher educational institutions, including 12 universities. Students will decide the fate of 6,891 candidates
Odisha Students’ Union Elections begins after 8 years: Student Union Elections are underway in various colleges and universities across Odisha. A total of 6, 891 candidates are contesting and their fate are sealed in the ballot box. Polling has started from 8 am and will continue till 2pm today. Police security has been deployed at all campuses.
Student Union Elections are being held in government universities, autonomous colleges, and aided colleges under the Higher Education Department. Educational institutions have been instructed to begin counting votes immediately after polling concludes at 2:00 PM. Results will be declared by 5:00 PM. Additionally, special security personnel will be deployed to keep a close watch on the entry of non-students. Only students or individuals possessing a valid identity card will be permitted to enter the campus.
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Direct elections are being held this year in total of 358 higher educational institutions, including 12 universities. Students will decide the fate of 6,891 candidates. In the electoral fray, there are 866 candidates for the post of President, 716 for Vice-President, and 616 for General Secretary. Candidates’ agents will be present at the booths before the commencement of vote counting.
