THE Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Mahakaushal Prant submitted a memorandum addressed to the Higher Education Minister through the Collector, Jabalpur, demanding immediate restoration of students’ union elections across all universities and colleges in Madhya Pradesh and prompt announcement of an official election schedule. The students’ organisation highlighted that students union elections serve as a vital foundation for any democratic system, enabling elected representatives to address student issues effectively. ABVP noted that these elections foster democratic values, leadership capabilities, social consciousness, communication and organisational skills among the youth. It may be mentioned that Students union elections in Madhya Pradesh have remained suspended since 2017, depriving millions of higher education students of their right to democratic representation for nearly nine years.

 

Following recent directives issued by MP High Court regarding the resumption of campus elections, the state government had assured that the election process would take place in September. However, the absence of an official notification or detailed schedule to date has created confusion and disappointment among the student body. Suvrat Bazhal, Prant Mantri, BVP Mahakaushal Prant, stated, “Students union elections are not merely a process to secure leadership positions, they offer students a platform to understand democratic frameworks, express their views and fulfill their responsibilities toward society and the nation. The Government must act in accordance with the High Court’s directions and publish a transparent, time-bound election schedule to resolve the ongoing uncertainty among students.” Aryan Punj, ABVP City Secretary expressed that the organisation will continuously raise its voice through democratic and constitutional means until this long-standing and legitimate demand of the student community is fulfilled.