Chaos on campus has led Patna University to indefinitely defer its student union elections, scrapping the February 28 polling date amid mounting concerns over lawlessness. This unprecedented step reflects the administration’s resolve to clamp down on violations plaguing the electoral buildup.
Authorities detailed a troubling pattern: on recent days, NSUI-backed students unlawfully entered Patna Women’s College, waving banners and chanting for their candidates in violation of norms. They also rolled out early campaigns using high-end cars and printed propaganda, ignoring timelines.
The list of grievances extended to a January 21 showdown at Patna Science College, where intruders disrupted a class, mistreating a professor and university representatives. Citing these as direct threats to campus decorum, the varsity issued orders postponing the 2025-26 polls effective immediately.
The blow has rippled through the student fraternity. With 16 nominations for presidency, 9 each for vice-presidency, secretary positions, 8 for joint secretary, and 54 for council roles, the electoral machinery was humming—now stalled. Candidates lament the uncertainty, as organizations scramble to regroup.
This action positions the university as a beacon of accountability, signaling that indiscipline will not derail institutional integrity. Stakeholders eagerly await clarity on revival dates, hoping for measures that ensure peaceful, rule-bound contests in the future.