Ahead of campus polls, Odisha student outfit appeals for democratic decorum

Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (UNI) With student union elections scheduled across Odisha's universities and colleges on October 15, the Universal Proutist Students Federation (UPSF) has raised concerns over the use of money power, political interference, divisive activities and violence, warning that such practices could undermine democratic values on campuses. The organisation has urged political parties to stay out of campus electoral battles and refrain from using students for partisan interests, stressing that student polls should nurture independent thinking, ethical leadership and democratic awareness. Addressing a press conference here today, UPSF said student union elections should serve as a platform for young…