ABVP's Historic PUCSC Win: 48-Year Drought Ends Amidst Low Turnout

ABVP’s Historic PUCSC Win: 48-Year Drought Ends Amidst Low Turnout

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) achieved a landmark victory in the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections on September 3, 2025. Gaurav Veer Sohal secured the presidential post, ending a 48-year wait for the ABVP.

Sohal’s win was by a comfortable margin of 488 votes. This victory marks a significant turning point in the university’s student politics.

However, the win was overshadowed by a low voter turnout, recorded at a mere 59%. Analysts attribute this to apathy among students and infighting within rival student groups.

The internal squabbles within opposing factions seemingly hampered their campaign efforts, inadvertently paving the way for the ABVP’s triumph.

This unexpected victory raises questions about the future of student politics at Panjab University and the effectiveness of campaigning strategies in the face of low student engagement. The low turnout itself highlights a concerning trend of political disinterest among the student body, a matter demanding urgent attention from the university administration and student leaders alike.

Karanveer Sharma

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