India

Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Union Elects First Female Vice‑President

By PTI

Nashra Naim was elected the first woman vice‑president of Aligarh Muslim University’s Students’ Union, a milestone in the 105‑year history of the institution. She received 7,091 votes, beating her nearest rival who polled 5,818 votes. Women candidates won six of the 13 positions, including five of the 10 cabinet posts, marking a record increase in female representation. Mohammad Noman Ashraf won the presidency with a margin of more than 4,100 votes, while Mohammad Hamdan was elected secretary. The results were announced by Prof Javaid Talib, Chief Election Officer for the AMUSU and AMU Court elections, and Prof Nazia Hasan, Chief Election Officer for the Women’s College Students’ Union elections. The elections were held after an eight‑year hiatus, following student protests over the past three years. A senior faculty member noted that this year’s campaign also addressed broader national issues affecting Muslims, in addition to campus matters. AMU Vice‑Chancellor Prof Naima Khatoon praised the peaceful conduct of the elections and highlighted the growing participation and representation of women as a sign of empowerment. No incidents of violence were reported during the campaign.