PU student council elections: Counting of votes underway, ABVP’s Harish Gujjar leading with 21 votes

A total of 21 candidates from different student bodies are contesting for the four PUCSC posts, of which eight candidates, including two female candidates, are in fray for the post of president.

CHANDIGARH Polling for the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections concluded peacefully on Tuesday, and the process of counting votes is underway at the gymnasium hall. So far, ABVP’s Harish Gujjar is leading with 21 votes.

As many as 14,984 students were eligible to vote in the polls, which are being held after a two-year Covid-induced gap (HT PHOTO)

As many as 14,984 students were eligible to vote in the polls, which are being held after a two-year Covid-induced gap. Student bodies fear a low voter turnout this year as the elections are being held amid the festive season. Traditionally, student polls are held in September.

Students started assembling in their respective departments to cast their vote after 9.30 am. After polling, counting of votes will start at the gymnasium hall from 2 pm, and the results are expected to be announced by 6 pm.

A total of 21 candidates from different student bodies are contesting for the four PUCSC posts, of which eight candidates, including two female candidates, are in fray for the post of president.

In the 2019 polls, Chetan Chaudhary of the Student Organisation of India (SOI) was elected campus president, while Kanupriya of Students For Society (SFS) became the first woman president in 2018.

Amid polling, Gate 1 (opposite Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) will remain closed between noon to 4.30 pm.