Police Clash With Protesters at Panjab University Polls

The unrest follows a significant political consolidation on campus. The Student Organisation of India (SOI), a wing of the Shiromani Akali Dal, formally backed the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) after the rejection of their own candidate’s nomination papers. This strategic alliance mirrors recent rhetoric from senior SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who publicly advocated for a coalition between the two groups to preserve social harmony in the border state.

University officials responded to the mounting tension by tightening security across all three entry gates. Heavy police presence now monitors vehicle traffic and visitor access to prevent further unauthorized entry. Despite these measures, students continue to gather, chanting slogans and challenging the legitimacy of the voting process as the campus remains under high-alert surveillance.