‘ABVP Victory Deals Decisive Blow To Divisive Forces’: Amit Shah On Ladakh University Elections

On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) for its victory in the University of Ladakh Students’ Union elections, describing the result as a setback for divisive and anarchist forces.

In a post on X, Shah said the victory reaffirmed that nationalism remained the preferred choice of the younger generation. He further thanked young Indians for their continued support for nationalism.

Congratulations to the karyakartas of ABVP on their stellar victory in the University of Ladakh Students’ Union election. This resounding triumph deals a decisive blow to the divisive and anarchic forces and reaffirms that nationalism remains the first choice of our younger generation.

My gratitude to our patriotic young Indians for their unwavering support for nationalism.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 4, 2026

ABVP won five of the eight positions contested in the students’ union elections, with the results declared on Tuesday.

The elected representatives include Dawa Namgyal as president, Tsering Yangdol as vice president, Stanzin Rigdol as general secretary, Rabskit Dolma as joint secretary and Tenzin Tsewang as sports secretary.

Reacting to the outcome, Sannak Shrivats, state secretary of ABVP Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, said the victory demonstrated students’ confidence in the organisation’s focus on student welfare, academic development and responsible leadership. He further said the result reflected the support of Gen Z for ABVP’s vision of constructive student leadership.

Shrivats expressed confidence that the newly elected representatives would address students’ concerns and contribute to improving the university’s academic environment.

Dorjay Namgyal, a National Executive Council member of ABVP, said the election outcome reflected students’ trust in the organisation’s student-centric initiatives. He further appreciated the efforts of ABVP activists in Ladakh and said the elected representatives would work towards protecting students’ rights and academic interests.

ABVP Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh reiterated its commitment to strengthening student leadership, resolving campus-related issues and fostering a constructive academic environment across the Himalayan region.

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