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Yes Minister! One rejected nominee, many contentions in ministerial hearing
On 7th July, the Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) conducted the confirmation hearing of its Ministers amid much speculation.
Madhumitha G.I. and Tejas Nageshwaran
Jul 20, 2024
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“Genocide is genocide no matter where […] and to whom it happens”: Faculty and students condemn administration’s decision to ban Pro-Palestine stickers
On May 23, the Ashoka University administration informed the Student Government (AUSG) that students demonstrating any form of solidarity with Palestine during the Convocation ceremony would face consequences. As The Edict reported earlier, the AUSG communicated the details of this meeting with the administration to the student body via email. While the email did not elaborate on the nature of these consequences, it was sufficient to dissuade students from their plans of dist
The Edict
Jun 21, 2024


Administration Calls Student Government into Meeting, Stops Distribution of Pro-Palestine Stickers
In an email at 9 P.M. on May 23, the eve of the Graduation ceremony, the Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) informed graduating...
Vishnu Prakash
May 24, 2024


Student Government sends out a petition to cut ties with Tel Aviv University; administration maintains “apolitical” stance
The Politics Newsdesk covers the Student Government's recent petition demanding Ashoka cut ties with Tel Aviv University.
Fatema Tambawalla and Srijana Siri
May 12, 2024


Looking Back and Voting Forward: The Annual Accountability Debate 2024
Fatema Tambawalla and Sahar Agarwal report on the Accountability Debate of the AY 2024-2025 Election Cycle which was held on 4 April.
Sahar Agarwal and Fatema Tambawalla
Apr 25, 2024


The Candidates Debate 2024-25: National Engagement, Worker Welfare and Kanye West
The Candidates Debate, which was the third and final debate of the election cycle 2023-24, took place on 12 April 2024. The Candidate...
Sahar Agarwal
Apr 19, 2024


Presidential Debate, 2024: Only Noise; Little Substance
Tejas Nageshwaran (UG'25) from the Politics Newsdesk reports on the Presidential Debate of the AY 2024-25 Election Cycle.
Politics Newsdesk
Apr 15, 2024


Vice-Chancellor addresses Social Justice Forum in Townhall: “Administration is not currently prepared to conduct a caste census”
The Edict's Politics Newsdesk On 22 March, the Vice Chancellor of Ashoka University, Somak Raychaudhury and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Rama...
The Edict
Mar 31, 2024


Open Meeting for Free Expression: Discussing Free Speech at Ashoka
Fatema Tambawalla (UG'27) from the Politics Newsdesk reports on the Open Meeting held by the AUSG on freedom of expression at Ashoka.
Fatema Tambawalla
Mar 20, 2024


New Chief Election Commissioner appointed, AUSG and Presidential Elections likely to be held by end of April
On 13 February 2024, the Ashoka University Election Commission (AUEC) announced the appointment of the new Chief Election Commissioner...
Aneesh Sriram
Mar 1, 2024
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