Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- Student union elections are returning to colleges in Odisha after an eight-year gap. Ekamra MLA Babu Singh has urged students to contest the elections peacefully and in a spirit of friendship, stressing that service to the country and society should be their main goal.

Singh said winning or losing an election is not the most important thing. He appealed to young leaders to maintain cordial relations with one another and ensure that election activities do not disturb the academic environment on college campuses.

His appeal comes as the nomination process for the student union elections begins across colleges and universities in the state. Candidates can file their nomination papers between 10 am and 1 pm, followed ...