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JNU Election Results: Left Alliance Sweeps as ABVP Holds Single Seat

The JNU student union election results show a strong performance by the Left alliance. They are leading in three of the four key positions including President and Vice-President. ABVP maintains a narrow lead only for the General Secretary position. The elections saw 67% voter turnout across eight polling centers on campus.

Key Points: Left Alliance Leads JNU Student Union Election Results

  • Left alliance leads presidential race with Aditi Mishra ahead
  • ABVP's Rajeshwar Kant Dubey maintains General Secretary lead
  • 67% voter turnout recorded from 9,043 eligible students
  • Election campaign focused on research fellowships and campus facilities
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Left alliance leading in JNU Student Union elections; ABVP ahead on one seat

Left alliance leads in JNU student union elections, winning three of four key positions while ABVP maintains lead only for General Secretary post with 67% voter turnout.

"The Left alliance, comprising parties like SFI, AISA, and DSF, which came together after a long time, has taken the lead - Election Committee"

New Delhi, Nov 6

The vote counting for the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Student Union elections is underway, with trends showing the Left parties’ alliance leading on three out of four key positions.

The elections, held on November 4, saw students cast their votes across the university, deciding the fate of the posts of President, Vice-President, General Secretary, and Joint Secretary, along with various faculty councillor positions.

According to the ongoing count, the Left alliance, comprising parties like SFI, AISA, and DSF, which came together after a long time, has taken the lead on the posts of President, Vice-President, and Joint Secretary.

The ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad) is currently ahead only for the General Secretary position. The NSUI, backed by the Congress, also fielded candidates but has been lagging and is not in contention for any of the four main posts.

On the presidential front, Left candidate Aditi Mishra is leading. For Vice-President, Zhakuut Gopika Babu from the Left is ahead. In the General Secretary race, ABVP’s Rajeshwar Kant Dubey is maintaining a narrow but steady lead, while for Joint Secretary, Left candidate Danish Ali is leading.

The voting process took place across eight polling centres in the university on Tuesday, starting at 9 a.m. in two shifts. The first shift continued until 1 p.m., followed by the second shift from 2.30 p.m. The total number of student voters this year was 9,043, with 67 per cent voter turnout, slightly lower than the previous year.

ABVP candidates included Vikas Patel for President, Tanya Kumari for Vice-President, Rajeshwar Kant Dubey for General Secretary, and Anuj for Joint Secretary. ABVP has also secured several faculty council seats across various schools and centers.

The election campaign saw student organisations raising a range of issues, both national and campus-related. ABVP emphasised issues such as research fellowships for scholars, transparent hostel allocation, expansion of Wi-Fi facilities, and strengthening the academic environment.

The official results are likely to be declared later in the day. JNU students can track the live updates and official notifications through the JNU Student Union election committee’s official website.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting that ABVP is leading only in General Secretary position. Shows how JNU students are thinking differently this time. The 67% voter turnout is decent despite being lower than last year.
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Aditya G
As a JNU alumnus, I hope whoever wins focuses on actual student issues like research fellowships and hostel facilities rather than just political posturing. The campaign promises need to translate into action.
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Sarah B
The diversity in candidate names is refreshing to see - Aditi Mishra, Zhakuut Gopika Babu, Rajeshwar Kant Dubey. JNU truly represents India's multicultural fabric. Hope they work together for student welfare regardless of political affiliations.
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Michael C
While I respect the democratic process, I hope the winning candidates remember that their primary responsibility is to students, not political parties. Campus politics should serve education, not the other way around.
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Nisha Z
The Left alliance leading on 3 seats shows JNU students want change. But let's see if they can actually improve campus infrastructure and academic facilities. Promises are easy, delivery is hard! 🤔

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