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Education
Odisha student union elections resume after eight years, results declared for 153 colleges
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM
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Student union polls were held across Odisha after an eight‑year gap, with results from 153 colleges announced amid isolated incidents of tension.
After a hiatus of eight years, student union elections were conducted in Odisha's higher‑education institutions. The polls, organized by the state education department, covered 153 colleges across the state.
While the voting process proceeded largely without major disruptions, authorities reported sporadic tensions at a few campuses, prompting heightened security measures.
The results have now been released, indicating the winning student bodies for each of the participating colleges. Election officials said the outcome reflects a renewed engagement of the student community in campus governance.
The state government has pledged to monitor the implementation of the elected unions' mandates and to ensure a peaceful academic environment going forward.
While the voting process proceeded largely without major disruptions, authorities reported sporadic tensions at a few campuses, prompting heightened security measures.
The results have now been released, indicating the winning student bodies for each of the participating colleges. Election officials said the outcome reflects a renewed engagement of the student community in campus governance.
The state government has pledged to monitor the implementation of the elected unions' mandates and to ensure a peaceful academic environment going forward.