Overview

• The JNU presidential debate on April 24 extended into the early hours of April 25, featuring 13 candidates presenting their platforms in a charged atmosphere.
• Disruptions from drumbeats, chants, and slogans led the Election Committee to intervene multiple times to maintain order during the debate.
• Candidates addressed issues ranging from the Pahalgam terror attack and religion to international topics like Palestine, alongside campus-specific concerns such as hostels and academic resources.
• Major alliance shifts marked this election, with AISA aligning with DSF, while SFI, BAPSA, AISF, and PSA formed a separate bloc, fragmenting the United Left.
• Polling is scheduled for April 25 in two sessions, with results expected by April 28 after vote counting begins the same night.