Chandigarh, Aug. 27 -- With the Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC) elections fast approaching, the campus is once again alive with political debates, shifting alliances, and student-led campaigns. The polls this year are shaping up to be a high-stakes contest, with national outfits like the National Students Union of India (NSUI) and Indian National Students Organisation (INSO) vying for dominance, while homegrown parties such as SOPU and PUSU struggle with internal divisions.

Left-leaning groups like PSU Lalkaar and the All India Students Association (AISA) are attempting to regain relevance on campus, even as Sath, the youngest player in the field, works to consolidate its presence despite controversies.

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