Students break Indore university gate demanding direct voting in September union polls

Indore, Madhya Pradesh – A group of university students forced open a main gate of an Indore campus on Saturday, staging a protest against the existing indirect voting method for student union elections. The demonstrators argued that a direct voting system would be more democratic and better reflect the student body’s wishes.

The protest comes ahead of the scheduled student union elections slated for September, which are currently set to be conducted through a representative or indirect ballot. Participants carried placards and shouted slogans calling for an overhaul of the voting process.

University officials have not yet issued a formal response, but local police were present to monitor the situation and ensure public order. The students have pledged to continue their agitation until the election format is revised.

The incident highlights growing discontent among young voters in higher‑education institutions across Madhya Pradesh, where calls for greater transparency and participation are gaining momentum.