Odisha Campus Polls: ABVP Claims Victory in 8 of 13 Universities; CM Says Gen Z Has Faith in PM
ABVP and BCJD each claimed major wins as student polls returned after eight years, with 6,891 candidates contesting across 346 colleges and 13 universities.
- On Friday, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad claimed victory in eight of 13 state universities during student elections in Odisha, marking the first polls held in eight years.
- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asserted the results reflect Gen Z's faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the "Nation First" ideology, celebrating the return of democratic campus processes.
- The Biju Chhatra Janata Dal claimed candidates secured 55 to 60 per cent of seats, while the National Students' Union of India reported winning president posts in 30 colleges and standing second in 80 institutes.
- Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik accused the BJP of adopting "injustice and unfair means" in the elections, commending opposition leaders who stood against alleged conspiracies.
- Majhi expressed confidence that student representatives will uphold "knowledge, character and unity" while fostering healthy academic environments and contributing to the vision of a "Viksit Odisha.
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BJP or Naveen Patnaik: On whose side are Odisha’s students, Gen Z?
Both BJP and BJD claim their respective student wings' victory in the student union polls, in which ABVP won 141 president posts of 337 colleges while BCJD bagged 120, with Congress's NSUI finishing a distant third
Naveen Patnaik congratulates Biju Chhatra Janata Dal for student election performance, alleges BJP used "money power, muscle power"
"I congratulate the young leaders of the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal for having done so well in the recent elections, winning more than 60% of the elections in the colleges, and around 50% of the elections in the universities in spite of the BJP state government using money power, muscle power and all unfair practices. I do congratulate all the young people of the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal," Patnaik said.
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Times of IndiaOdisha campus polls: ABVP claims victory in 8 of 13 universities; CM says Gen Z has faith in PM
ABVP has claimed victories in eight out of 13 state universities during student elections held in Odisha. The opposition BJD-affiliated BCJD stated its candidates won approximately 55 to 60 percent of the seats. The NSUI reported that it secured president posts in 30 colleges while finishing second in an additional 80 institutes. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed that the results indicate Gen Z's faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik Saturday claimed that the student union poll candidates of its student wing, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal, secured victories in 50 per cent of seats in universities and 60 per cent in colleges in the October 15 elections. The five-time former Odisha chief minister expressed satisfaction over Biju Chhatra Janata Dal’s […]
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Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday congratulated the candidates who emerged victorious in student union elections held across colleges and universities in the state, wishing them a bright future and a successful tenure. The elections were held on Thursday. Taking to his X handle, CM Majhi expressed confidence that […] The post ‘Mandate reflects trust on PM Modi’: CM Majhi congratulates winners of Odisha…
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Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday congratulated the candidates who emerged victorious in student union elections held across colleges and universities in the state, wishing them a bright future and a successful tenure. The elections were held on Thursday. Taking to his X handle, CM Majhi expressed confidence that the newly elected student representatives will uphold the trust of their …
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