Promises, disruptions and debate: JNUSU presidential candidates face-off
The debate, a mandatory part of the poll process, began with a tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Candidates discussed topics such as the Hathras and Bilkis Bano rape cases and promises of minority reservations and better infrastructure.
This year, the United Left has been split into two blocs. While the Congress-backed National Students' Union of India (NSUI) vowed to uphold constitutional values, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidate Shikha Swaraj took a dig at the fractured Left groups, quipping, 'Tukde-tukde gang abhi tukde mein bate hue hai (The tukde-tukde gang is now in pieces).'
Many speakers faced disruptions from the audience. Left-Ambedkarite Unity Panel candidate Tayyaba Ahmed's speech faced the most backlash for attacking the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, parent body of ABVP, prompting Election Committee chairperson Vikash to say the debate would be paused if the audience did not calm down.
Polling is on Friday and the results will be declared on April 28.
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