Campus Battle Turns Into Larger Political Contest in Odisha

Campus battle turns into larger political contest in Odisha

Return of student union elections after eight years sparked a high-stakes showdown between ABVP and BCJD in Odisha, a fiercely contested, high-profile battle that resonated far beyond college gates.

Odisha Student Union Elections: Over 70% colleges won by ABVP, says Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Friday said the student union elections held across colleges and universities in the state after an eight-year gap witnessed enthusiastic participation, with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) emerging victorious in more than 70% of colleges. Harichandan said the previous government had kept students' union elections suspended for several years out of fear of facing the elect…

Utkal University polls: ABVP bags 7 posts, NSUI gets 2; oath today - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won seven of the nine posts in the Utkal University students’ union elections held Thursday, while the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) bagged the remaining two posts. The Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) drew a blank in the election. ABVP’s Abhiram Mishra was elected president, while Ayushree […]

ABVP Dominates Utkal University while BCJD Sweeps Rama Devi, Complete Odisha Student Union Election Result Breakdown

​Following a high-intensity, day-and-night campaign marked by fierce debates and heavy security, the results for 285 colleges and universities across Odisha have officially been declared. The state’s first major campus elections in eight years turned into a closely contested battle between the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD), with […] The post ABVP Dominates Utkal University while BCJD Sweeps Rama…

BCJD wins Rama Devi Polls, ABVP takes Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: The 2026 student union elections at Rama Devi Women’s University and Utkal University concluded amid tension, allegations of counting irregularities and police intervention, with the BCJD winning key posts at Rama Devi and the ABVP securing major positions at Utkal University. At Rama Devi Women’s University, the results were declared around 3 am on […]