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Heightened Main Gate Security; AUSG Engages with Administration over Student Concerns

Nethra Ramakrishnan and Sanidhya Mehta report on the recent heightened security measures at the university gates.

Nethra Ramakrishnan and Sanidhya Mehta

10 hours ago

AUSG holds Budget Public Hearing for AY 2025-26

On Thursday, October 30th, 2025 the Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) held its annual open meeting discussing the budget for the year 2025-2026. The meeting, which generally takes place in the second half of the semester, this time took place in the second half. Vedant Malhotra (UG '26), the newly elected AUSG treasurer, attributed the delay in holding the meeting to “an internal lapse” and said “the comprehensive budget sheet was made a while ago, but there was an

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4 days ago

AUSG September report: New Committees finalised

Gauri Deshpande (UG '27) covers the recent September Monthly Report released by the AUSG.

Gauri Deshpande

Oct 30

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Politics at Ashoka

Negotiations with Bluspring see Positive Results, Nobel Prize Nominee Shabnam Hashmi Arrives for Teach-in

Tanush Guha and Nysa Sanghvi

Sep 6

Negotiations with Bluspring see Positive Results, Nobel Prize Nominee Shabnam Hashmi Arrives for Teach-in

“The Seasons Have Come and Gone”: Housekeeping Workers on the fifth day of the Protest

Ananya Kakkar and Antara Kulkarni

Sep 2

“The Seasons Have Come and Gone”: Housekeeping Workers on the fifth day of the Protest

“Kadam Kadam Par Ladenge”: Housekeeping workers’ strike continues through heavy rains

Tanisha Pandey and Katelyn Patta

Sep 1

“Kadam Kadam Par Ladenge”: Housekeeping workers’ strike continues through heavy rains

"Sharam Karo": Housekeeping Workers’ Protest Enters Third Day, No Communication From Administration and Contractors

Ananya Pendharkar & Nysa Sanghvi

Aug 31

"Sharam Karo": Housekeeping Workers’ Protest Enters Third Day, No Communication From Administration and Contractors

SG Election 2025

Ministerial Appointment Hearing 2025: Unanimous Approval Across the Board

Neha S.K. reports on the recent public confirmation hearing for the ministerial nominations of the newly elected Ashoka University Student Government. Each pitch presented by the ministerial nominees was followed by a final vote where the President, Vice-President and the House of Representatives expressed either their support or dissent for the nominee. A ministerial nominee requires a minimum of two-thirds majority to be appointed.

Neha S.K.

Jul 10

HoR 2025: New Leadership, New Roles, and a Push for Representation

Ananya Kakar reports on the House of Representatives (HoR) and Speaker elections of the newly elected Ashoka University Student Government. Sneha Menon (UG'26) from the United Students Front (USF) is appointed as the Speaker of the House.

Ananya Kakar

Jun 10

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

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.

Giya Sood and Madiha Tariq

May 7

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