Bhubaneswar, October 15:Celebrations erupted across colleges and universities in Odisha on Thursday evening and night following the declaration of results for the 2026 students’ union elections.

Victorious candidates and their supporters celebrated their wins with bike rallies, the distribution of sweets, and dancing to the beats of drums and music on campus grounds. The results reflected a mixed outcome for student organisations across the state, with the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) securing victories at several institutions.

Ravenshaw University, Cuttack: BCJD candidate Biswajit Sahu emerged victorious in the students’ union elections.

BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar: The ABVP secured a major victory, with its candidate Aryan Mahapatra winning the president’s post.

Brajrajnagar College: ABVP-supported candidate Deepti Ranjan Sahu won the president’s post with 288 votes, while Darpan Kumari Ray secured victory in the cultural secretary election.

Jatani College: The results reflected a divided mandate, with BCJD candidate Bhabani Samkar Bahubalendra winning the president’s post, while ABVP candidate Tapashya Sahoo was elected general secretary.

Municipal College, Rourkela:BCJD candidates secured victories in the college students’ union elections.

Polling was held from 8 am to 2 pm, while vote counting concluded at around 5 pm amid tight security arrangements. No major incidents of post-poll violence were reported.

The declaration of results brought excitement and celebrations to campuses across Odisha, marking another significant chapter in student politics in the state.