The campaigning for the Panjab University Campus Student Council (PUCSC) elections came to a close on Saturday night, bringing an end to the shortest campaign period in more than 15 years, with presidential candidates holding brief rallies across hostels ahead of the August 31 polls.
Lyngdoh guidelines violated Lyngdoh Committee guidelines continued to be flouted during the final day of campaigning. Streets were littered with printed stickers, while cars were seen accompanying some rallies despite permission being limited to foot rallies. Cars were also spotted during the Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP) rally. ASAP, which is the student wing of Aam Aadmi Party, has raised questions over the eligibility of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) presidential candidate Ankit Bidhan.
ASAP state spokesperson Vatanveer Singh Gill said the university should reverify Bidhan’s documents and examine whether he meets the eligibility requirements under the Lyngdoh guidelines.
ASAP candidate Aadil Brar has written to the vice-chancellor and dean students welfare, alleging that Bidhan had previously been found guilty in an unfair means case and debarred by the university authorities for two years.
