# Madhya Pradesh student union elections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/madhya-pradesh-student-union-elections
> Updated: 2026-08-12T08:28:36.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Madhya Pradesh government has pledged to conduct student union elections in September 2026, the first such polls since 2017. This decision follows a High Court hearing regarding a public-interest petition that challenged the long-term suspension of student representation in colleges and universities.

Following the court's dismissal of the petition and the government's announcement of an academic calendar, political tension has emerged regarding the election format. The Madhya Pradesh Congress and its student wing, NSUI, are demanding a direct voting system. State Congress President Jitu Patwari warned of protests across all state universities and colleges if direct elections are not implemented. In response, BJP President Hemant Khandelwal stated that the government is proceeding in accordance with the court's decision.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Madhya Pradesh Congress demands direct student union elections

The Madhya Pradesh Congress is demanding direct elections for student unions, threatening statewide protests if the government does not implement a direct voting system.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madhya-pradesh-congress-demands-direct-student-union-elections

### 2026-08-03: Madhya Pradesh to Hold Student Union Elections in September 2026 after 9‑Year Gap

Madhya Pradesh will hold student union elections in September 2026, the first since 2017, after the High Court dismissed a petition and the state presented its 2026‑27 academic calendar.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madhya-pradesh-to-hold-student-union-elections-in-september-2026-after-9year-gap

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