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ABVP Leads JNUSU Elections With Strong Showing in Central Panel and Councillor Seats

With over half the votes counted, ABVP candidates dominate all four central panel races and secure 23 out of 42 councillor positions in the 2024-25 JNUSU elections.

ABVP’s Vaibhav Meena became the joint secretary after receiving 1,518 votes. (ANI photo)
JNUSU Polls: Left sweeps Central Panel elections, ABVP marks major comeback(HT file)
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This year, the process of the student union election, usually held in March,witnessed several hurdles, including the fracture of the long-standing unity of the Left. (PTI)

Overview

  • ABVP candidates Shikha Swaraj, Nittu Gautam, Kunal Rai, and Vaibhav Meena lead the races for President, Vice-President, General Secretary, and Joint Secretary respectively.
  • Approximately 56% of votes have been counted, with ABVP maintaining a commanding lead in all four central panel posts.
  • Polling on April 25 saw a high turnout of around 70%, with 5,500 students voting out of 7,906 eligible voters.
  • ABVP has already secured 23 out of 42 councillor seats, including clean sweeps in the School of Engineering and significant wins in other key schools.
  • The elections, originally scheduled for April 18, were delayed due to campus violence and rescheduled following legal and administrative interventions.