Student Election / Odisha Student Union Elections: Newly Elected Leaders To Take Oath Today

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16: Newly elected student union representatives across Odisha will take oath on Friday, following the declaration of results for student union elections held after an eight-year gap. Swearing-in ceremonies will be organised on college and university campuses at 10 am, with arrangements made for the events.

The new student leaders will face the challenge of addressing campus issues and prioritising development after taking charge.

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Elections were held across 12 universities and 325 colleges in the state, with results announced on Thursday. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) emerged as the leading organisation in the state-wide contest.

According to figures available so far, ABVP won in 117 of the 337 institutions, while the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) secured 71 student unions. The NSUI won two colleges, while independent candidates bagged 16.

Student leaders and supporters celebrated their victories on campuses by playing with colours and dancing to music and traditional instruments.