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3d ago

Cross-Ideological Blocs Reshape Panjab University Polls as ABVP, INSO, HSRA Join Forces

Late defections have turned ideology into a secondary factor as students prepare to vote on September 3.

Independent candidate Mohit Manderna, who is vying for the joint secretary’s post; and (right) NSUI presidential candidate Prabhjot Gill campaigning at PU on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
ABVP members canvassing on campus. (Keshav Singh/HT)
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Overview

  • The ABVP–INSO–HSRA alliance unveiled a joint slate with Gauravveer Sohal for president, Navdeep Singh Meel for vice-president, Vishesh Dhaka for secretary, and Sagar Khatri for joint secretary.
  • HSRA was formed by former NSUI leaders Sagar Khatri and Navdeep Singh Meel after they were denied tickets, with reports noting that their social media page originated from an NSUI account.
  • NSUI named Parabjot Singh Gill as its presidential candidate, allied with independent Mohit Manderana for joint secretary, and inducted former ASAP leader Mehak Gill under the slogan “Students vs Autocratic Authority.”
  • Chandigarh Congress sought explanations from city leaders Sachin Galav and Manoj Lubana over alleged anti-party activity linked to campus polls after a complaint from NSUI in-charge Dilip Choudhary, with both leaders denying involvement.
  • Party manifestos emphasize infrastructure upgrades, placements and OBC reservation, QR-code outreach drew few student responses, and additional alliances surfaced across smaller groups as polling and counting remain set for September 3.