Debate Rages Over Restoration of Direct Elections in Himachal University Politics
Himachal Pradesh's government deliberates on restoring direct elections for Students' Central Associations in colleges and universities. Education Minister Rohit Thakur cites concerns over campus violence, while BJP members advocate for student elections as a pathway to leadership. The assembly remains divided on the matter.
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In a recent assembly session, Himachal Pradesh's Education Minister Rohit Thakur reaffirmed the government's stance against restoring direct elections to Students' Central Associations (SCA) in the state's universities and colleges.
This decision followed a private member resolution by BJP's Vipin Singh Parmar, who highlighted the importance of student politics in molding future leaders, noting that 80% of current leaders emerged from such environments.
Despite support for reinstating elections from BJP members, citing figures like Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, concerns over campus violence and safety remain a significant obstacle, echoed by Congress members.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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