BHUBANESHWAR: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has registered a strong performance in Odisha’s 2026 student union elections, winning key positions across universities and degree colleges. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated the organisation on its performance, with Shah describing the results as a reflection of the youth’s support for the ‘Nation First’ ideology.
Odisha Students' Mandate Is Clear – They Stand with #,ABVP! 🧡🚩
ABVP’s winning streak continues across #Odisha! Out of 346 colleges, ABVP secured an impressive victory in key student union posts:
🏆 President: 208
🏆 Vice President: 214
🏆 General Secretary: 221
🏆 Assistant… pic.twitter.com/LCuBjzvVX4— ABVP Odisha (@abvpodisha) October 16, 2026
ABVP, candidates won the president’s post in eight of Odisha’s 13 universities and the general secretary’s post in 11 universities. In degree colleges, the organisation reported victories in 208 president and 221 general secretary positions, along with 214 vice-president and 199 assistant general secretary posts across 346 colleges.
ABVP Wins 7 Out of 9 Seats, Including President & General Secretary, in Odisha Student Union Elections!
ABVP hoists its flag at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar in the student union elections and making a strong mark in Odisha’s campus politics.#ABVPwinsOdisha… pic.twitter.com/oPw29NyfFA
— ABVP Odisha (@abvpodisha) October 16, 2026
Strong Showing Across Universities and Colleges
ABVP candidates won at several universities, including Utkal University, Berhampur University, Dharanidhar University in Keonjhar, Sambalpur University and Maa Manikeshwari University in Bhawanipatna. The organisation also reported a strong showing at Utkal University in Bhubaneswar and victories in key positions at Ravenshaw University in Cuttack.
ABVP’s Winning Streak at Ravenshaw University, Odisha!
ABVP wins key posts at Ravenshaw University, Odisha, General Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Dramatic Secretary, and SSG Secretary! Odisha’s students have made their choice, and ABVP has made its mark!#ABVPwinsOdisha… pic.twitter.com/aLxGbErnVm
— ABVP Odisha (@abvpodisha) October 16, 2026
The organisation described its performance at Dharanidhar University as historic and reported clean sweeps at several institutions. It attributed the outcome to sustained engagement with students and its activities on campus.
ABVP’s figures for degree colleges indicate victories in 208 president, 214 vice-president, 221 general secretary and 199 assistant general secretary positions across 346 colleges. The organisation said the results demonstrated its continued presence in campus politics and students’ confidence in its work on student-related issues.
Historic Clean Sweep for ABVP at Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar!
In the Odisha Student Union Elections (OSUE), Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has secured a clean sweep at Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar, reflecting students’ trust and support for ABVP’s commitment… pic.twitter.com/sgxy3lYoIH
— ABVP Odisha (@abvpodisha) October 15, 2026
The elections, held on October 15, marked the return of student union polls to Odisha’s higher education institutions after an eight-year gap, reviving a key platform for student representation and democratic participation on campuses.
ABVP’s Historic Victory in Odisha Student Union Elections Reflects Students’ Faith: Virendra Singh Solanki
ABVP National General Secretary Dr Virendra Singh Solanki said the organisation’s historic victory in the Odisha Students Union elections reflects students’ unwavering faith and support for the Students’ Council.
Addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar, Solanki described the electoral success as a testament to students’ confidence in ABVP and its commitment to student welfare and leadership. He extended his best wishes to the victorious candidates and workers for their achievement.
Year-Round Engagement Credited for Success
ABVP Odisha East State Secretary Deeptimayee Pratihari attributed the organisation’s performance to the hard work of its workers, sustained campus activities and regular interaction with students throughout the year.
She said ABVP workers had consistently raised student-related concerns and worked to safeguard students’ rights, adding that the confidence placed in the organisation by students remained its greatest strength.
Pratihari also said several unopposed victories reflected the trust ABVP had built among students. She expressed confidence that the newly elected representatives would raise issues concerning student welfare and work towards resolving problems faced by students.
Congratulating the newly elected ABVP candidates as well as representatives of other organisations, she described the elections as an expression of students’ democratic rights.
She added that ABVP would work to fulfil the commitments made by its candidates during the ‘Why I Stand’ campaign. The organisation, she said, would remain active on campuses throughout the year rather than limiting its activities to the election period.
Historic Clean Sweep for ABVP at Sambalpur University, Odisha! 🚩#ABVPwinsOdisha #StudentUnionElection #SambalpurUniversity pic.twitter.com/IMCyxCMSyS
— ABVP Odisha (@abvpodisha) October 15, 2026
Student Politics Revived After Eight-Year Gap
The return of student union elections has renewed attention to the role of campus politics in developing future leaders and strengthening democratic participation among young people. The polls have provided students with an opportunity to elect representatives to raise academic, administrative and campus-related concerns.
ABVP thanked the state government and Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj for facilitating the electoral process.
With the newly elected representatives preparing to assume their responsibilities, attention is expected to shift towards the fulfilment of campaign promises and the resolution of student grievances.
The organisation has said it will focus on student welfare, the protection of students’ rights and responsible leadership through sustained campus engagement. Its ability, along with that of other elected representatives, to address concerns over academic facilities and campus administration will be important in translating the election results into tangible outcomes for students.
Amit Shah Says Results Reflect Support for ‘Nation First’ Ideology
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated ABVP workers on the organisation’s performance, linking its reported victories in Odisha with its electoral successes at Panjab University and Delhi University.
In a post on social media platform X, Shah said the results sent a clear message about the outlook of the country’s youth.
ओडिशा के छात्रसंघ चुनावों में मिली प्रचंड जीत के लिए @ABVPVoice के कार्यकर्ताओं को हार्दिक बधाई।
पहले पंजाब यूनिवर्सिटी, फिर दिल्ली यूनिवर्सिटी और अब ओडिशा के 13 विश्वविद्यालयों में ABVP को मिली यह शानदार जीत स्पष्ट संदेश है कि देश की युवा शक्ति झूठ, भ्रम व अराजकता फैलाने वाली… https://t.co/RegHDjLEVn
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 17, 2026
“First Panjab University, then Delhi University, and now this remarkable victory in 13 universities of Odisha clearly conveys that the country’s youth stand firmly with the ‘Nation First’ ideology, not with forces spreading falsehood, confusion and anarchy,” Shah said.
He further described ABVP’s victory as a strong response from young people to what he termed anti-national forces.
CM Majhi Links Performance to Gen Z’s Confidence in PM Modi
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also congratulated ABVP on its performance in the student union elections across Odisha’s colleges and universities.
In a social media post, Majhi said the results reflected Generation Z’s confidence and trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He expressed hope that the newly elected student representatives would uphold the values of knowledge, character and unity, respect the voices of all students and contribute to a healthy academic environment.
ରାଜ୍ୟର ବିଭିନ୍ନ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଓ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଛାତ୍ର ସଂସଦ ନିର୍ବାଚନରେ ବିପୁଳ ବିଜୟ ହାସଲ କରିଥିବାରୁ ଅଖିଳ ଭାରତୀୟ ବିଦ୍ୟାର୍ଥୀ ପରିଷଦ (ABVP)କୁ ମୋର ଆନ୍ତରିକ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ। ଏହି ବିଜୟ ମାନ୍ୟବର ପ୍ରଧାନମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @narendramodi ଜୀଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି ଯୁବପିଢ଼ି (Gen Z)ଙ୍କ ଅତୁଟ ଆସ୍ଥା ଓ ବିଶ୍ୱାସର ପ୍ରତୀକ।
ମୁଁ ଆଶା କରୁଛି ଯେ… pic.twitter.com/ZNs6w9UvKe
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) October 16, 2026
The Chief Minister wished the elected representatives success in their tenure and a bright future, urging them to contribute to nation-building and the realisation of the vision of a Viksit Odisha.
His message emphasised the importance of responsible student leadership, constructive engagement and peaceful campus life.
