Bhubaneswar, Oct. 14 -- A face-off between two groups of students took place outside the gate of Rama Devi Women's University in Bhubaneswar over the student union elections. The university gate remained closed after the 'Why I Stand For' meeting on October 14, where candidates were scheduled to present their views.

Student union elections are returning to colleges and universities across Odisha after an eight-year gap. The last student union elections were held in 2017, and polling for the current elections is scheduled for October 15.

Supporters of both groups gathered outside the university gate and raised slogans in support of their respective candidates. Students were seen carrying the candidates on their shoulders as the rival gro...