Bhubaneswar: Candidates contesting the 2026-27 students’ union elections in Odisha will present their agendas, plans and promises at the ‘Why I Stand For’ meetings on Wednesday, making a final pitch to voters ahead of polling scheduled for October 15, according to the Higher Education Department.
A total of 6,891 candidates are in the fray for the students’ union elections across the state, with candidates stepping up their campaigns to secure support from fellow students.
During the ‘Why I Stand For’ meetings, candidates will outline their objectives and priorities, highlighting the issues they intend to address if elected to student leadership positions.
While some candidates have promised to raise students’ grievances and work towards improving campus facilities, others have been reaching out to voters through direct interactions and campaign activities to garner support.
Polling for the students’ union elections will be held on October 15 from 8 am to 2 pm. The counting of votes and declaration of results are scheduled to begin at 2 pm on the same day and will continue until the counting process is completed.
The oath-taking ceremony for the newly elected student representatives is scheduled for October 16 at 11 am. The day has also been designated as a reserved day for a presidential holiday, according to the election schedule.
