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Ashoka University Student Government Election 2025: Results Declared
After much delay in the 2025 Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) election cycle, the new AUSG has been formed. On May 7th, 2025, the Ashoka University Election Commission (AUEC) declared the results for the Tenth House of Representatives, bringing the cycle to a close.
Ananya Kakar
May 8


As Kashmiri students prepare for the unimaginable, Ashoka sits still: Kashmiri students’ open letter to the student body
If Ashoka can not name this violence, cannot extend protection, cannot speak to the fear held in the bodies of its Kashmiri students as we pack our bags and book rides home, then its claims of inclusive excellence must be questioned. And, if a university does not claim its Kashmiri students in moments of danger, it should not claim them in its diversity brochures either.
The Edict
May 7


The Presidential Debate 2025: Surveillance, Substance Use, Inclusivity, and Workers’ Rights
Giya Sood (UG '27) and Madiha Tariq (UG '27) report on the Presidential Debate which took place on 2nd May 2025. It was hosted by the Ashoka University Election Commission (AUEC) and The Edict.
Presidential candidates Insha Husain (UG ‘26) and Ahana Walanju (UG ‘26) from the United Students Front (USF), as well as the independent candidates Swapnanil Mukherjee (UG ‘26) and Swayam Nath (UG ‘26), presented their agendas and answered questions about their manifestos.


“No political association”: Registrar’s office issues new undertaking to candidates
Somansh Sarangi (UG '26) and Fatema Tambawalla (UG '27) report on the new undertaking issued by the Registrar. This document requires students to declare that they are “not currently a member of or in association with any political party or organization.”


Assessing Promises, Reviewing Results: The Accountability Debate 2025
The Accountability Debate, the first event of this year’s election cycle took place on Friday, 25th April, 2025. It was hosted by the Ashoka University Election Commission (AUEC) and moderated by The Edict.
Anamta Husain
Apr 27


Part 3: What Happened and What Didn’t—A Look into the Ministries: Ministry of Community Well-Being, Ministry of Technology and Jazbaa
In a three-part series, The Edict examines the achievements of the Ministries within the Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) over AY '24 - 25. This is part 3 of the series.


Part 2: What Happened and What Didn’t—A Look into the Ministries: Environment Ministry and Sports Ministry
In a three-part series, The Edict examines the achievements of the Ministries within the Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) over AY '24 - 25. This is part 2 of the series.


AUISA and AUSG request BoM to increase stipend for students on exceptional aid
AUISA and AUSG present a proposal to the Board of Management for increase in the financial aid stipend for students on exceptional aid.
Gauri Deshpande
Apr 5


“The entire system needs to be changed”: CLM raises concerns about sudden increase in room inspections
On 13th February, a series of abrupt and unprompted room inspections by the Residence Life Office. The inspections began in Residence Halls
Ananya Kakar
Mar 11


Two demands, Six hours: Security Workers and Students protest pay cuts
Security workers at Ashoka University, along with many students, gathered outside Gate 1 on 8th March, 2025 beginning at 6 a.m. to...
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