BCJD wins Rama Devi Polls, ABVP takes Utkal University

16 Oct 2026, 05:06 by Anustupa Mishra · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: The 2026 student union elections at Rama Devi Women’s University and Utkal University concluded amid tension, allegations of counting irregularities and police intervention, with the BCJD winning key posts at Rama Devi and the ABVP securing major positions at Utkal University.

At Rama Devi Women’s University, the results were declared around 3 am on Friday after disputes over ballot counting delayed the process for several hours.

A heavy police presence was maintained on campus following clashes between student groups and allegations of irregularities.

Candidates from the BCJD panel secured all four key posts. Sonali Behera was elected president, Arpita Mahapatra vice-president, Lakshmipriya Biswal general secretary and Sudeshna Khuntia joint secretary.

Tensions had escalated during counting, with rival groups alleging irregularities inside the counting centre.

The university administration and police intervened before the process resumed and the results were announced.

Allegations of money being distributed to influence voters had also surfaced ahead of polling.

Meanwhile, the ABVP emerged victorious in key positions at Utkal University. Abhiram Mishra was elected president, while Ayushree Pradhan won the general secretary post.

Jyotishree Sahu of the BCJD was elected joint general secretary, and Uttam Kumar Majhi of the ABVP secured the cultural club secretary post.

Following the results, ABVP supporters celebrated outside the Utkal University campus.

The newly elected president thanked students and said the panel would work to curb hooliganism and prevent the entry of unauthorised outsiders onto campus.

BCJD wins Rama Devi Polls, ABVP takes Utkal University

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