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Student Union Elections to Return in Odisha After 8 Years on October 15
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News18•05-10-2026, 18:15
Student Union Elections to Return in Odisha After 8 Years on October 15
- •Student union elections will be held in Odisha colleges and universities after a gap of eight years.
- •Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced that polling is scheduled for October 15.
- •Elections were previously banned since 2017, halting formal platforms for student representation.
- •The state government has issued guidelines to ensure peaceful, organized, and disciplined elections.
Key Questions Answered
Student union elections in Odisha are scheduled to be held on October 15, following a decision by the state government to resume polls after a gap of nearly eight years. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced the polling date after a meeting at the Chief Minister's Office.
Student union elections have been banned and suspended in Odisha since 2017.
Under the guidelines issued by the government, the responsibility of ensuring compliance with the code of conduct and discipline rules during the election process will lie entirely with the respective educational institutions.
