Bhubaneswar, May 21: Odisha's Higher Education Minister Suryavanshi Suraj has announced that the state government has cleared the way for conducting college elections ahead of the Dussehra festival.

Speaking to the media, the minister confirmed that the Higher Education Department is actively working on the election process and is committed to completing it within the stipulated time. “Efforts are underway to ensure that campus elections are held in a smooth and timely manner,” Suryavanshi said, adding that the department is carefully planning all aspects to avoid delays.