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BJD Criticizes Odisha Govt for Cancelling College Elections, Calls It Attack on Student Democracy
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 09:37 AM
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BJD has condemned the Odisha government for canceling college elections, labeling it an assault on student democracy.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has publicly denounced the Odisha government for its decision to cancel college elections, describing the move as an attack on student democracy.
The party’s statement, released on social media and through party spokespersons, accused the state administration of undermining the democratic rights of students by preventing them from electing their representatives.
BJD leaders have called for immediate reinstatement of the elections and warned that the government’s action could erode public trust in democratic processes.
The controversy has drawn attention to the broader debate over student participation in institutional governance and the role of state authorities in upholding democratic norms.
The party’s statement, released on social media and through party spokespersons, accused the state administration of undermining the democratic rights of students by preventing them from electing their representatives.
BJD leaders have called for immediate reinstatement of the elections and warned that the government’s action could erode public trust in democratic processes.
The controversy has drawn attention to the broader debate over student participation in institutional governance and the role of state authorities in upholding democratic norms.