Bhubaneswar, Oct. 14 -- Students across Odisha are set to cast their votes on Thursday to elect their representatives. Ahead of the students' union elections, candidates will be presenting their views at the 'Why I Stand For' meetings scheduled for today.

The three major student organisations, ABVP, BCJD and Chhatra Congress, are making intensive efforts to secure support from voters. Candidates are expected to outline their promises and explain their priorities to students ahead of the polls.

According to reports, a total of 6,891 candidates are contesting the students' union elections across various colleges and universities in the state.

A total of 358 candidates are contesting elections across various universities. Meanwhile, 42 ca...