Odisha government announces to hold student union election after a gap of eight years
The Odisha government has announced the resumption of student union elections on higher education campuses after an eight-year hiatus. The process is scheduled to conclude by mid-October, following Supreme Court guidelines and the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations.
Why it matters
Student elections are viewed as a vital training ground for democratic participation and leadership development among the youth.
The Odisha government on Monday (Octobeer 5, 2026) announced that student union elections will be held on higher education campuses after a gap of eight years. The elections will be completed within the next 10 days.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved conducting student union elections, which involves massive security arrangement in view of possible violence on campuses.
Speaking after his meeting with the Odisha Chief Minister, State Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said, “the detailed timeline and complete information will be provided by the department very soon. A final decision has been taken to hold the elections before the Dussehra holidays, and colleges will issue their own notifications on the October 7, 2026. Nominations will be filed on the October 9, and the elections will be held on the October 15 and the oath-taking ceremony will be held on the morning of October 16.”
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