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JNUSU Election 2025: Left & ABVP in Fierce Battle as Counting Continues
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections 2025 have reached a thrilling climax, with the Left-backed United Alliance and the RSS-affiliated ABVP locked in a neck-and-neck race for key posts. Counting is underway at the JNU campus, with early trends indicating a tight contest for president, vice-president, general secretary, and joint secretary positions.
Live Counting Updates (3:30 PM IST)
- The presidential race is too close to call, with Left’s Aishe Ghosh (SFI-AISA) and ABVP’s Rajat Sharma separated by a narrow margin.
- In the vice-presidential contest, Left’s Priya Verma and ABVP’s Vikram Singh are trading leads.
- General Secretary: Left’s Rohit Kumar holds a slight edge, but ABVP’s Ananya Reddy remains in contention.
Key Battlegrounds & Candidates
- President:
- Aishe Ghosh (Left) – Former JNUSU president, leveraging grassroots support.
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Rajat Sharma (ABVP) – Campaigns on campus security & “nationalist education.”
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Vice-President:
- Priya Verma (Left) – PhD scholar focusing on gender justice & hostel reforms.
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Vikram Singh (ABVP) – Promises stricter anti-ragging policies.
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General Secretary:
- Rohit Kumar (Left) – Popular activist, slightly ahead.
- Ananya Reddy (ABVP) – Strong first-year voter outreach.
Voter Turnout & Major Election Issues
- Turnout: ~65% (higher than 2024).
- Key Issues:
- Hostel fee hike – Left opposes, ABVP proposes “balanced reforms.”
- Campus security – ABVP demands CCTVs; Left warns against “policing.”
- Academic freedom – Left raises saffronization concerns; ABVP defends curriculum changes.
Political Reactions & What’s Next
- ABVP: Confident of victory, citing “student demand for change.”
- Left Bloc: Believes its “ideals will prevail” despite tough competition.
- Final results expected by tonight. Possibility of a hung verdict if trends persist.
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(Last updated: 3:45 PM IST)
