NEW DELHI, Oct 16: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Friday congratulated the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on its performance in student union elections across Odisha, describing the outcome as a sign of young people’s support for nationalism and their rejection of what he termed the “politics of anarchy.”
In a post on X, Nabin praised the winning candidates and party workers associated with the student organisation, which is affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
According to the ABVP, it secured eight president posts and 11 general secretary positions across 13 universities in the state. The organisation also claimed victories in all key positions in six universities, highlighting its performance in the campus polls.
Nabin said the results demonstrated students’ confidence in the principles of nationalism and the national interest. He also criticised attempts to create disorder in the name of youth politics, asserting that young people were choosing a path focused on constructive engagement and national development.
Referring to the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, the BJP president said India’s youth were increasingly embracing the responsibility of nation-building. He expressed confidence that they would contribute significantly to achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047, known as Viksit Bharat.
Extending his wishes to the successful candidates and dedicated ABVP workers, Nabin described the organisation’s electoral performance as a resounding achievement in Odisha’s student politics.
The results are expected to strengthen the ABVP’s presence on university campuses in the state, where student union elections serve as an important platform for youth participation in public affairs and leadership development.