70% voter turnout in JNUSU elections 2024-25, over 5,500 cast votes

ANI April 26, 2025 292 views

The JNUSU elections witnessed a strong 70% voter turnout with over 5,500 students casting their ballots. The polls saw intense competition among ABVP, AISA, NSUI, and an SFI-DSF alliance. Originally delayed due to campus violence, the rescheduled voting proceeded smoothly across all schools. Results will be declared on April 28 after counting.

"We are pleased to inform you that we have successfully concluded the polling process. Around 5,500 students have cast their vote." – JNU Election Committee
New Delhi, April 26: Polling for the high-stakes Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) Elections 2024-25 concluded successfully on Friday with a strong voter turnout of approximately 70 per cent.

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70% turnout recorded in JNUSU polls with 5,500 votes cast

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Four-way contest between ABVP, AISA, NSUI, and SFI-DSF alliance

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Elections rescheduled after violence delayed April 18 voting

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Results expected on April 28 after counting

A total of 7,906 students were eligible to vote this year, of whom 43 per cent are women.

"We are pleased to inform you that we have successfully concluded the polling process. Around 5,500 students have cast their vote," said the JNU Election Committee in a statement.

Voting was held in two sessions, and high engagement was witnessed across all schools, from the School of International Studies to the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies.

The campus was buzzing with political chatter, handwritten placards, and red campaign tents.

Student organisations, including ABVP, AISA, DSF, SFI, and NSUI, actively mobilised support as students lined up around polling stations, creating a vibrant democratic atmosphere.

A four-way contest marks this year's election. AISA, which has split from its traditional ally SFI, has aligned with the Democratic Students' Front (DSF). Meanwhile, ABVP and an NSUI-Fraternity alliance are also in the fray, with each bloc fielding a full panel of candidates.

The elections, originally scheduled for April 18, were postponed due to violence and vandalism. After legal and administrative hurdles, polling was rescheduled for April 25.

Counting votes will begin on April 28, with results expected the same day.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is fantastic news! 70% turnout shows how engaged JNU students are with campus democracy. Wishing all candidates the best for counting day! ✊
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Priya M.
As a JNU alumna, I'm so proud to see this level of participation despite the earlier violence. Students are showing what real democracy looks like!
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Arjun S.
While the turnout is impressive, I wish the article had more details about the issues being debated. Student elections should be about policies, not just politics.
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Sneha P.
The split between AISA and SFI is interesting! Campus politics is getting more complex. Hope the new alliances work for students' welfare 🤞
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Vikram J.
Great to see such enthusiasm! Though I wonder if the postponement actually helped increase turnout by giving more time for campaigning?
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Neha T.
The description of campus atmosphere brings back memories! Red tents, placards, heated debates - nothing quite like JNU election season 🎉

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