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JNU Campus Battle: Students' Union Polls Set for November 4 Amid Tensions

JNU has officially scheduled its students' union elections for November 4 this year. The election process includes nomination filings starting October 25 and concludes with result declarations on November 6. This comes amid campus tensions as teachers condemned recent police actions against students. The previous election saw the Left alliance dominate by winning three of four central panel positions.

Key Points: JNUSU Elections 2024 Scheduled for November 4 Voting

  • Elections feature two polling sessions from 9 AM to 5:30 PM on November 4
  • Nomination process begins October 25 with final candidates list on 28th
  • Left alliance won three of four positions in previous JNUSU elections
  • University sets November 3 as no-campaign day before voting
  • JNUTA condemns police violence against students and detention incidents
  • Counting begins election evening with final results declared November 6
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JNU Students' Union polls to be held on November 4

JNU announces November 4 for students' union elections with detailed schedule. Previous Left alliance dominated, while tensions rise over recent police actions on campus.

"Videos and other reports indicate the use of brutal force, leaving several students severely injured. - JNUTA President Surajit Mazumdar and Secretary Meenakshi Sundriyal"

New Delhi, October 23

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) elections for the 2025-26 session will be held on November 4, according to the tentative schedule released by the university's Election Committee.

According to the notification released on Wednesday, the display of the tentative voters' list and the correction process will begin on October 24, while nomination forms can be issued starting October 25. The filing of nominations will take place on October 27, followed by the display of valid nominations and the opportunity for withdrawal on October 28.

The final list of candidates will be displayed the same evening, with a press conference and space allotment for candidates scheduled later that night. School General Body Meetings (GBMs) will be held from October 29 to 31, followed by the University General Body Meeting on November 1 and the Presidential Debate on November 2. November 3 has been marked as a no-campaign day.

Polling will take place on November 4 in two sessions, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, while counting will begin later that evening. The final results will be declared on November 6.

In the last JNUSU elections, the Left alliance, comprising the All India Students' Association and Democratic Students' Front (AISA-DSF), secured three of the four central panel positions, while the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won one post. Nitish Kumar from AISA was elected President.

Meanwhile, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) on Sunday strongly condemned what it described as "violence perpetrated by the Delhi Police" against JNU students and the detention of 28 of them, including three JNU Students Union office bearers, on Saturday.

In a joint statement, JNUTA President Surajit Mazumdar and Secretary Meenakshi Sundriyal said, "Videos and other reports indicate the use of brutal force, leaving several students severely injured. What is of extremely serious concern is not only that women students were among those assaulted, but also that they were detained after 7 PM."

- ANI

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Priya S
The police violence mentioned in the article is deeply concerning. As a former JNU student, I know how important peaceful campus environment is for academic growth. Hope the election process remains peaceful this time.
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Rohit P
Last election results show Left dominance continues. Would be interesting to see if ABVP can make more gains this time. The presidential debate on Nov 2 should be insightful!
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Sarah B
While student elections are important, I wish the focus would shift more towards academic excellence and campus development. Sometimes the political drama overshadows the real purpose of universities. Just my two cents.
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Vikram M
The no-campaign day on Nov 3 is a good practice. Gives students time to think independently before voting. Hope the election commission ensures fair process throughout. JNU needs stable leadership! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
Concerned about the reports of police action against students. Educational institutions should be spaces for dialogue, not confrontation. Hope the upcoming elections help bridge differences and bring campus harmony.

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