“Look, my earnest appeal to everyone is to participate in this student democracy. Participate in a free and fair manner, without resorting to any violence.
As per the schedule, colleges will issue election notifications on October 7; nominations will be filed on October 9 and scrutinised on the same day. The last date for withdrawal of nominations and declaration of the final candidate list is October 10.
Process of elections to be completed in next 10 days; will begin from October 7 and come to end on October 16, 2026
Under the policy, the Odisha government provides 100 per cent exemption from road tax and registration fees, along with purchase subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs).
The initiative reflected the State’s efforts to encourage wider public participation in running and to establish Odisha as a destination for major sporting events.
The Chief Minister also announced a cash reward of Rs 11 lakh for every player of the 2026 Asian Games gold-medal-winning men’s hockey team and Rs 5.5 lakh for each support staff member.
He asked whether the state government wants a peaceful Odisha to become disturbed.
