Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- The Odisha Higher Education Department is preparing for student union elections across universities in the state, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Monday. He said discussions on the issue have already been held with the concerned departments and officials.

Speaking to the media during the convocation ceremony of Sambalpur University, Suraj clarified that the proposed elections are not limited to Sambalpur University but concern universities across Odisha.

"It's not just about Sambalpur University, it's about all the universities of Odisha. Discussion on this matter has already been done with the concerned departments and officials. We will make the announcement at the right time," the minister ...