The counting for the JNU Student Union elections is in full swing. Initially, the counting focused on councilor positions. By Saturday evening, results for about 20 out of 42 councilor positions were announced. The final election outcomes are expected by Sunday, with student unions visibly excited.
On Saturday, supporters of winning candidates among the 20 councilor positions filled the air with their enthusiastic slogans. Results announcements are being made continually at the counting center.
By Saturday evening, more than half of the councilor seats have been declared, and ABVP-affiliated students claim a lead in these councilor positions.
Source: aajtak
Students Crowd the Counting Center
In the first phase, councilor positions are being counted. Meanwhile, students from various organizations remain stationed outside the counting center tent, keeping a keen watch on the progress of the results. As results turn in their favor, student organizations erupt in cheer and celebration.
Record Turnout in Elections After a Decade
In JNU, located in India's capital, Delhi, an impressive 73 percent turnout was registered in the Student Union elections last Friday, marking the highest in the past 12 years. According to the Election Committee, the JNUSU elections were conducted in two phases, delayed due to arrangements. After a four-year hiatus, over 7,700 registered voters cast their votes through secret balloting.
During previous years, voter turnouts were 67.9 percent in 2019, 67.8 percent in 2018, 59 percent from 2016-17, 55 percent in 2015, 55 percent from 2013-14, and 60 percent in 2012 as voters lined up at their respective centers.
