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31 Aug

ASAP-Led Alliance Dominates Panjab University Student Elections, Securing Six of Eight Key Executive Posts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabASAP, Campus elections, Harmanpreet Singh, Panjab University, PUCSC elections, student politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP) has emerged as the dominant force in the Panjab University student elections, with its candidates and alliance partners capturing 6 of the 8 seats, including the key President, Vice-President and General Secretary posts in the Evening Department. Harmanpreet Singh Khokhar of ASAP was elected President, while Jobanpreet Singh Sohi of the USO-ASAP alliance won Vice-President and Savitaz Kaur of the SOPU-ASAP alliance secured General Secretary, underlining a decisive mandate for the ASAP-led alliance. The Student Front finished second and ABVP third, while ASAP also secured the second position in…

Ankit Bidhan Secures Panjab University Student Council Presidency as ABVP Retains Top Seat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabABVP, Ankit Bidhan, Chandigarh, Panjab University, PUCSC elections, student politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad candidate Ankit Bidhan has clinched the presidency of the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council, securing the top executive post by a decisive margin of roughly 500 votes. The electoral triumph establishes a historic milestone on campus, marking the very first time the student organisation has successfully defended and maintained the presidential office for back-to-back terms. Originally from Jind, Haryana, Bidhan prevailed after an intense, closely fought campus race against competing student outfits and independent contenders. The annual elections draw widespread voter engagement across all university departments, serving as the primary vehicle for…

Arvind Kejriwal Launches AAP’s Student Wing ‘ASAP’ as Ex-Chief Minister, Eyes Youth-Led Political Reform

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, ASAP, student politics

New Delhi, May 20, 2025: Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched the party’s student wing, ASAP (Association of Students for Alternative Politics), on May 20, 2025, in New Delhi. The launch event, held at the Constitution Club of India, marks Kejriwal’s return to public mobilisation — this time with a sharp focus on the country’s student population.Though no longer in office, Kejriwal continues to shape AAP’s ideological direction. Speaking at the launch, he said the country's persistent issues stem from 75 years of mainstream politics. He described ASAP as a platform for young people to…