Odisha Sets Up Control Rooms for Peaceful Student Union Elections

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education Department has set up control rooms and initiated regular reviews to ensure the peaceful conduct of student union elections across colleges and universities, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Wednesday.

Speaking to the media, Suraj said the elections, being held after a long gap, would provide students with valuable leadership experience. He congratulated the candidates and urged educational institutions and students to uphold democratic values and ensure violence-free polling.

The minister also appealed to students to cast their votes peacefully and maintain law and order.

Polling is scheduled for October 15 from 8 am to 2 pm, followed by counting and declaration of results from 2 pm onwards.

The oath-taking ceremony for newly elected student representatives will be held on October 16 at 11 am. The day has also been designated for a presidential holiday as per the election schedule.