Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday congratulated all the newly elected student representatives across colleges and universities in Odisha, saying his government fulfilled its promise by restoring the democratic voice of students.
In a social media post, Majhi said the previous government had kept student union elections suspended to serve its political interests, depriving students of their democratic rights.
The Chief Minister also expressed confidence that the newly elected representatives will uphold the trust of their fellow students and discharge their responsibilities with sincerity and integrity.
He said he hopes they will strengthen democratic values on campuses and contribute meaningfully towards building a Viksit Odisha. Majhi wished the student leaders a bright future and a successful tenure.
“The previous government kept student union elections suspended to serve its political interests, depriving students of their democratic voice. Our government fulfilled its promise to the student community by successfully conducting the elections and restoring the spirit of democracy on campuses. Heartfelt congratulations to all the newly elected student representatives across colleges and universities in Odisha. I am confident that they will uphold the trust of their fellow students, discharge their responsibilities with sincerity and integrity, strengthen democratic values on campuses and contribute meaningfully towards building a Viksit Odisha. I wish them a bright future and a successful tenure”, read CM’s post.
