BJP, BJD spar over student union elections in Odisha
Student union elections in Odisha have sparked a political conflict between the ruling BJP and the opposition BJD. The elections, held after an eight-year hiatus, were reportedly marred by violence and allegations of unfair practices.
Why it matters
Campus elections in India often serve as a barometer for broader political sentiment and youth engagement in regional governance.
BJP, BJD spar over student union elections in Odisha left Student leaders of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) arrive to file their nomination papers ahead of the Utkal University Students' Union Election, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gk10bw/article71592225.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_09_2026_000194B.jpg - Bhubaneswar: Student leaders of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) arrive to file their nomination papers ahead of the Utkal University Students' Union Election, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
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