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Education
Odisha Issues Strict Guidelines, Zero Tolerance for Violence in Campus Polls
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 01:02 AM
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Odisha authorities have announced strict guidelines for upcoming campus polls, emphasizing a zero‑tolerance policy toward any violence. The measures aim to ensure peaceful and fair student elections across the state.
The Odisha government, in coordination with university administrations, has released a set of strict guidelines for the forthcoming campus elections. These directives cover conduct of campaigning, polling procedures and the handling of complaints.
A key component of the guidelines is the zero‑tolerance stance against any form of violence or intimidation during the electoral process. Officials warned that any violation will attract immediate disciplinary and legal action.
The initiative is intended to create a safe environment for students to exercise their democratic rights. Educational institutions have been asked to monitor compliance and report any breaches to the concerned authorities.
A key component of the guidelines is the zero‑tolerance stance against any form of violence or intimidation during the electoral process. Officials warned that any violation will attract immediate disciplinary and legal action.
The initiative is intended to create a safe environment for students to exercise their democratic rights. Educational institutions have been asked to monitor compliance and report any breaches to the concerned authorities.