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JNUSU Elections Suspended Indefinitely Following Campus Violence

The JNU Election Committee halted the process citing security concerns after incidents of vandalism and clashes over nomination disputes.

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EC said that the final list of candidates has also been put on hold and that the election process will resume only after safety of EC members has been ensured. (HT Archive)

Overview

  • The JNU Election Committee has indefinitely suspended the student union elections due to violence and vandalism targeting the EC office and members.
  • The suspension follows protests over repeated extensions of the nomination withdrawal deadline, which escalated into campus clashes.
  • The EC stated that the election process will only resume after assurances of safety from the administration and student organizations.
  • The long-standing United Left alliance has fractured, altering the political landscape and contributing to procedural disputes.
  • The ABVP accused the EC of bias toward Left-affiliated groups, while left-leaning groups alleged intimidation and violence by the ABVP.