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- The University of Calicut will establish a separate union for research scholars and replace the department students' union on its main campus.
- New election reforms mandate a minimum of 75% attendance for candidates and disqualify students facing disciplinary action.
- Financial support from political parties for election campaigns is prohibited.
- These changes aim to mitigate recurring violence during campus union elections.
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- Implementation of new union structures at Thrissur and Wayanad centres
- Impact of attendance and age requirements on election participation
- Effectiveness of security measures in preventing election-related violence
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P. Raveendran
Vice-Chancellor
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“the election rules were being revamped to help students understand the basic doctrines of democracy.”
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…without affecting classes, the sources added. The five-member panel was appointed reportedly in the wake of recurring instances of violence during college union elections. Vice-Chancellor P. Raveendran said that the election rules were being revamped to help students understand the basic doctrines of democracy. Published - September 19, 2026 07:01 pm IST…
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