Student Election / Odisha Student Union Polls: Higher Education Dept Orders Zero Tolerance Towards Campus Violence
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Commissioner-cum-Secretary Aravind Agrawal directed colleges and universities to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards violence during the student union election process.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 6: Odisha’s Higher Education Department reviewed preparations for the upcoming student union elections, with Commissioner-cum-Secretary Aravind Agrawal directing colleges and universities to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards violence on campuses during the election process, a source said on Tuesday.
The meeting, chaired by Agrawal, was attended virtually by principals of colleges, registrars of universities and chairpersons of postgraduate councils.
The student union elections will be held across Odisha on October 15, marking the return of campus polls after an eight-year gap.
Zero Tolerance Towards Campus Violence
During the meeting, Agrawal directed college principals, university registrars and PG council chairpersons to ensure that there is no violence on campuses during the election process.
The meeting, chaired by Agrawal, was attended virtually by principals of colleges, registrars of universities and chairpersons of postgraduate councils.
The student union elections will be held across Odisha on October 15, marking the return of campus polls after an eight-year gap.
Zero Tolerance Towards Campus Violence
During the meeting, Agrawal directed college principals, university registrars and PG council chairpersons to ensure that there is no violence on campuses during the election process.
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The Higher Education Department has stressed the need for institutions to maintain a peaceful environment throughout the election schedule.
Also Read: Odisha Student Union Polls: 15 Lyngdoh Rules Every Candidate Must Know For October 15
Election Schedule Announced
The election process will begin with colleges issuing the official notification on October 7, followed by filing of nomination papers on October 9.
The ‘Why I Stand For?’ meeting will be held on October 14, giving candidates an opportunity to present their views, issues and priorities before students.
Polling will be held on October 15, while elected student representatives will take oath on October 16.
With polling just 9 days away, students across Odisha are set to return to the electoral process after years without campus elections.
Also Read: Odisha Student Union Polls: 15 Lyngdoh Rules Every Candidate Must Know For October 15
Election Schedule Announced
The election process will begin with colleges issuing the official notification on October 7, followed by filing of nomination papers on October 9.
The ‘Why I Stand For?’ meeting will be held on October 14, giving candidates an opportunity to present their views, issues and priorities before students.
Polling will be held on October 15, while elected student representatives will take oath on October 16.
With polling just 9 days away, students across Odisha are set to return to the electoral process after years without campus elections.
Student Elections Returning After Eight Years
Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday confirmed that student union elections would be held on October 15 across degree colleges, including government and aided colleges.
Student union elections were last held in Odisha in 2017. The polls were subsequently discontinued from 2018, with the then BJD government citing issues including Cyclone Titli and campus-related concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic later extended the suspension.
After coming to power in 2024, the BJP government had indicated that student union elections would be restored. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had also previously said that campus elections would provide students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills.
The elections will be conducted in accordance with the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations, which provide guidelines for student union elections, including restrictions on political interference and a time-bound election process.
Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday confirmed that student union elections would be held on October 15 across degree colleges, including government and aided colleges.
Student union elections were last held in Odisha in 2017. The polls were subsequently discontinued from 2018, with the then BJD government citing issues including Cyclone Titli and campus-related concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic later extended the suspension.
After coming to power in 2024, the BJP government had indicated that student union elections would be restored. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had also previously said that campus elections would provide students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills.
The elections will be conducted in accordance with the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations, which provide guidelines for student union elections, including restrictions on political interference and a time-bound election process.
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