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ABVP's Manas Pratim Kalita Takes Helm as Gauhati University President

AASU Candidates Claim Six Key Positions in Gauhati University Post Graduate Students' Union Elections.

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ABVP's Manas Pratim Kalita Takes Helm as Gauhati University President

ABVP's Manas Pratim Kalita Takes Helm as Gauhati University President

The results of the Gauhati University Post Graduate Students' Union Elections for the 2024-25 academic year have been declared, showcasing a significant victory for Manas Pratim Kalita, who has been elected president with a substantial margin. Kalita contested the elections with the support of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

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In the elections, Kaushik Baruah secured the position of general secretary, representing the Asom Chatra Parishad (ACP). Notably, five other candidates, including Baruah, also won their respective posts under the ACP banner. Among them were winners in key roles such as social service secretary, debate and symposium secretary, general sports secretary, and gymnasium secretary.

Candidates backed by the All Assam Students Union (AASU) achieved success in six positions, including vice-president and assistant secretary. Meanwhile, candidates from the ABVP claimed victory in the remaining posts, specifically for literary secretary and Boys Common Room secretary.

The elections reflect a vibrant engagement from various student organizations, shaping the leadership landscape at Gauhati University.

Final Vote Count for GU-PGSU Elections 2024-25

Position Candidate Party/Status Votes
President Manas Pratim Kalita ABVP "1 258"
Vice President Udipta Bayan AASU "1 594"
General Secretary Kaushik Boruah ACP "1 386"
Assistant General Secretary Naimisha Saikia AASU "1 531"
Literary Secretary Pranjit Koch ABVP "1 281"
Music Secretary Nivedita Kalita AASU 839
Cultural Secretary Bandita Deka AASU "1 229"
Debate and Symposium Secretary Mintu Deka ACP 859
Major Games Secretary Deepjyoti Sarmah AASU "1 240"
Minor Games Secretary Ujjal Kalita AASU "1 227"
Sports Secretary Roshan Kumar Sahu ACP "1 114"
Boys Common Room Secretary Binod Bora ABVP "1 326"
Girls Common Room Secretary Anindita Shivam Independent "1 119"
Gymnasium Secretary Pabash Khakhlary ACP "1 044"
Social Service Secretary Deepjyoti Saharia ACP "1 118"

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Gauhati University Post Graduation Elections