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ABVP Claims Victory in 8 Out of 13 State Universities During Odisha Campus Polls
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News18•16-10-2026, 19:30
ABVP Claims Victory in 8 Out of 13 State Universities During Odisha Campus Polls
- •The ABVP claimed victory in eight out of the 13 state universities following student union elections in Odisha after a gap of eight years.
- •ABVP state secretary Diptimayee Pratihari stated that the organisation secured several key posts including eight presidents and eight vice-presidents.
- •The BJD-affiliated Biju Chhatra Janata Dal countered the claims, stating that its candidates won 55 to 60 percent of the seats across the state.
- •BCJD president Ipsita Sahoo highlighted victories at prestigious institutions such as Rama Devi Women University and Ravenshaw University.
- •Student union elections were conducted across 346 colleges and 13 universities in Odisha, though polls are officially not held on political lines.
Key Questions Answered
The ABVP claimed victory in eight out of the 13 state universities during the student elections held in Odisha after eight years.
The Biju Chhatra Janata Dal stated that its candidates secured between 55 to 60 percent of the seats across the state.
The student elections were conducted across 346 colleges and 13 state universities throughout the state.
