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Education
Student Union Elections Held in 348 Odisha Colleges with 7,169 Valid Nominations
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 02:33 AM
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Elections for student unions were conducted across 348 colleges in Odisha, where election officials verified 7,169 nominations as valid.
The Odisha State Election Commission oversaw student union polls in 348 colleges across the state on Saturday. Election officials examined all applications and confirmed that 7,169 candidates met the eligibility criteria, allowing them to contest for various posts in the campus bodies.
The validated nominations cover a range of positions, including president, vice‑president, secretary and departmental representatives. Colleges were instructed to complete the voting process within the stipulated timeframe, ensuring a transparent and orderly conduct of the elections.
Student leaders and faculty members have been urged to maintain a peaceful environment during the campaign period. The commission will announce the results after the counting phase, which is scheduled to conclude by the end of the week.
The validated nominations cover a range of positions, including president, vice‑president, secretary and departmental representatives. Colleges were instructed to complete the voting process within the stipulated timeframe, ensuring a transparent and orderly conduct of the elections.
Student leaders and faculty members have been urged to maintain a peaceful environment during the campaign period. The commission will announce the results after the counting phase, which is scheduled to conclude by the end of the week.