Particle.news
Download on the App Store

JNU Votes Tuesday in Closely Watched JNUSU Contest Between Left Unity and ABVP

The poll is seen as a barometer of youth politics on a campus long dominated by the Left.

Overview

  • Campaigning ended after a late‑night presidential debate, triggering a 24‑hour silence period before Tuesday’s vote.
  • Polling on November 4 will run in two sessions from 9 am to 1 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at designated JNU centres, with counting to start at 9 pm on November 6.
  • Left Unity has fielded Aditi Mishra for president against ABVP’s Vikas Patel, with NSUI’s Vikash and candidates from PSA, DSO, BAPSA and independents also in the fray.
  • A total of 20 candidates are contesting the four central posts and 111 nominations have been confirmed for councillor seats across 18 centres.
  • The debate and campaigns spotlighted campus concerns such as fellowships, infrastructure and hostel safety alongside national issues including Palestine, Kashmir and jailed student activists.