Bhubaneswar, Oct. 16 -- Newly elected student representatives across Odisha will take oath at their respective educational institutions on Friday. Security arrangements have been strengthened to prevent any untoward incidents following clashes between ABVP and BCJD supporters that were reported previously.

The oath-taking ceremonies will be held at 346 colleges and 13 universities across the state. The elected representatives are expected to arrive at their institutions in grand processions before formally assuming their roles.

Student union elections had remained suspended in Odisha since 2018. With the polls resuming this year, students have once again had the opportunity to elect their representatives.

Police have been deployed in c...