Bhubaneswar, October 16: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Friday congratulated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) for its victory in the Students’ Union elections in Odisha.

In a social media post, Nabin said this victory reflects the unwavering faith of the youth in nationalism and national interest, rejecting the politics of spreading anarchy in the name of youth.

“Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the victorious candidates and dedicated workers on the splendid victory of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the recently concluded student union elections in Odisha. This victory reflects the unwavering faith of the youth in nationalism and national interest, rejecting the politics of spreading anarchy in the name of youth,” Nabin posted on ‘X’.\

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He said it shows their strong resolve to contribute to the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.

“Inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda Ji, India's youth today is moving forward with the resolve for nation-building and is committed to playing a crucial role in realizing the goal of Developed India @ 2047,” wrote Nabin.

He extended his best wishes to the winning candidates and everyone who worked tirelessly to make this victory possible.

Students’ Union elections in Odisha took place on Thursday, October 15, after eight years. Campuses turned into vibrant political battlegrounds as the ABVP, the RSS-affiliated outfit, and Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD), the student wing of the BJD, engaged in a fiercely contested electoral showdown.

While ABVP won the maximum number of campuses, BCJD emerged a close second.

According to reports, ABVP emerged as the leading force in Odisha’s Student Union elections, winning in seven of the state’s 13 universities, including Utkal University, while the BJD’s student wing BCJD, secure victories in four universities.