ABVP Loses Out Big in Rajasthan Students’ Union Elections
The ruling ABVP lost out on three of the four prominent posts.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidya Parishad (ABVP) has suffered a setback in the recently concluded elections for the Rajasthan University's Student Union (RUSU), where it has lost three of the four prominent posts.
While the president's post has been bagged by ABVP rebel leader Pawan Yadav, the party also lost out on the general secretary and vice president posts as well, both of which were taken by NSUI representatives Manvendra Bhudania and Mahima Choudhary respectively.
Only the post of the joint secretary was left with the ruling party, with ABVP candidate Manisha Meena emerging victorious for the post.
According to india.com, ABVP has managed to win the elections in State Law College, Pushkar Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya, Kota University and Barmer’s MBBS Girls’ College.
In a Facebook post, the ABVP announced that it had recorded 80% victory in the elections.
The elections were held on 28 August, and saw a voter turnout of 12205 votes, reported DNA.
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