The election is being conducted for a total of 18 key positions, with polling taking place at 3 designated centres within the university premises
Digital Desk: A vibrant atmosphere enveloped the Gauhati University campus today as the Postgraduate Students’ Union (PGSU) held it’s much awaiting and long pending general election. The entire campus, from hostels to academic blocks, was abuzz with excitement, slogans, and banners as students exercised their democratic rights.
The election is being conducted for a total of 18 key positions, with polling taking place at three designated centres within the university premises. Voting commenced at 10:00 AM and is set to end at 4:00 PM and more than 4,600 students will be participating in the voting process. The counting of votes will be held tomorrow, marking the culmination of weeks of campaigning.
This year’s election has witnessed intense competition among 48 candidates vying for the coveted posts.Some of the most scrutinized are the President and the General Secretary roles.
The main contenders include:
· President: Hrishikesh Bordoloi
· Vice-President: Sidartha Sankor Hazarika
· General Secretary: Arnabjan Talukdar
· Assistant General Secretary (PG): Barby Gogoi
· Assistant General Secretary (UG): Yadrishee Sarmah
· Literary Secretary: Joonak Phukan
· Fine Arts Secretary: Tamanna Priyam Borah
· Music Secretary: Khanindra Deka
· Cultural Secretary: Pankaj Medhi
· Major Games Secretary: Khwrwmdao Swargiary
· Minor Games Secretary: Sudip Das
· Sports Secretary (PG): Kritartha Medhi
· Sports Secretary (UG): Habib Tanbir (Shahid)
· Boys’ Common Room Secretary: Udayan Nath
· Girls’ Common Room Secretary: Gargi Paul
· Social Service Secretary: Priti Sikha Kalita
With colourful posters and passionate supporters filling the air, today’s election reflects the university’s dynamic student culture. All eyes are now set on tomorrow’s counting day, which will decide the next leadership team of the Gauhati University Postgraduate Students’ Union.
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