Vaibhav Meena Elected Joint Secretary
The counting process continued late into the night, during which ABVP candidates stayed ahead for all major posts after counting over 3,000 votes. For the president’s post, ABVP’s Shikha Swaraj took a narrow lead over AISA and DSF’s joint candidate, Nitish Kumar. Nittu Gautam for vice-president, Kunal Rai for general secretary, and Vaibhav Meena for joint secretary also performed strongly and moved closer to victory. Vaibhav Meena’s lead for the joint secretary post made the win even more memorable for ABVP.ABVP’s Strong Re-entry into the Left’s Stronghold
JNU, traditionally dominated by left-wing organisations like AISA, SFI, and DSF, has witnessed a significant upsurge in ABVP’s influence, signifying a major change. Increasing ideological diversity among students and the ABVP’s strategic activism presented a formidable challenge to left-wing organisations this time. Young leaders like Vaibhav Meena not only effectively presented the organisation’s ideology but also successfully championed students’ issues, becoming their voice. This victory is not only a milestone for the ABVP but also marks the beginning of a new chapter in JNU’s political history. As the vote counting progresses, everyone is watching to see if the ABVP can convert this lead into a final victory and fully unfurl the saffron flag at JNU.
