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Education
Maharashtra Forms 12‑Member Panel to Review Statewide Student Council Elections
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 09:02 AM
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The state government has set up a twelve‑member expert committee to examine the conduct of student council elections across Maharashtra.
The Maharashtra government announced the creation of a twelve‑member expert panel tasked with reviewing student council elections held in schools across the state.
The committee, comprising specialists from education and administrative backgrounds, will scrutinise the existing election procedures, identify any irregularities and recommend improvements to ensure fairness and transparency.
Officials said the panel will submit its findings and suggestions to the state education department within a stipulated timeframe, aiming to strengthen the democratic process at the school level.
By instituting this review, the government hopes to address concerns raised by educators and parents and to standardise election practices for future academic sessions.
The committee, comprising specialists from education and administrative backgrounds, will scrutinise the existing election procedures, identify any irregularities and recommend improvements to ensure fairness and transparency.
Officials said the panel will submit its findings and suggestions to the state education department within a stipulated timeframe, aiming to strengthen the democratic process at the school level.
By instituting this review, the government hopes to address concerns raised by educators and parents and to standardise election practices for future academic sessions.