Karnataka’s cabinet has decided to bring back student elections in colleges and universities.
Political parties and student organisations will not be allowed to participate in the elections, he said, adding that only officially enrolled students of the respective institution can contest and vote. We have now decided to reintroduce elections in universities and colleges,” Parameshwara told reporters after the cabinet meeting. There will be no reservation in the elections as the government does not want to promote caste-based elections among students, Parameshwara said. It is the students’ choice,” he said.
Under the proposed structure, each college will have one student president, two vice-presidents including one woman, one general secretary, two joint secretaries including one woman, and a six-member executive committee with two women members. The detailed modalities, including when and how the elections will be conducted, will be decided later. The elections will be implemented from this year and will cover colleges and universities, but not schools. Parameshwara clarified that holding student elections will not be mandatory. The decision will rest entirely with students, while college managements will have no say in whether elections are held. “If students don’t want it, they can decide not to have it. The management cannot decide.
“Student elections were earlier held in colleges but were subsequently banned. BENGALURU: The Karnataka Cabinet on Wednesday decided to reintroduce student elections in universities and colleges, deputy chief minister G Parameshwara said.
The state government plans to establish 10,000 BJYS youth clubs at the village level. Around 7.36 lakh members have registered so far, against a target of 10 lakh. Each association will have a 15-member structure, including a president, secretary and vice-president, along with a government nodal officer or representative. Around Rs 4 crore will be allocated per Assembly constituency each year, with Rs 10 lakh earmarked for each association.
On Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas (BJYS), Parameshwara said the programme had already been launched, but membership registration was temporarily halted due to technical issues. BJYS-related activities and programmes will be launched after the target is achieved. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
Parameshwara said the primary objective of reintroducing elections was to develop leadership qualities among students. The government expects to launch the programme by the end of this month, he said. The objective is to promote democratic and secular values, Parameshwara said.
The decision followed the recommendations of a committee headed by minister Sharan Prakash Patil, which visited various colleges and universities and submitted a report to the government. A new registration form will be distributed through all deputy commissioners from Tuesday, following which the details will be uploaded. For official recognition, each BJYS will have to be registered under the Registrar of Societies. The association will operate a joint bank account managed by its president and a government officer. The activities of the youth clubs can include sports, cultural events, National Day celebrations and other local programmes. Download the TOI App.