Snake "joins" students during elections in Panjab University, Chandigarh

A snake on Thursday made its way to the student elections at the Panjab University, Chandigarh at around mid-afternoon. Over 15,000 students had cast their vote here on Thursday to elect the four office-bearers of the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC). There are a total of 21 candidates vying for the posts of president, vice-president, general secretary and joint secretary, with six in the fray for the top post, including a girl candidate from the Students for Society (SFS). Meanwhile, 43,000 students will also elect their representatives in the student councils of nine colleges in the city. However, student parties are fearing a low turnout this year, as in the past one week the varsity has hardly been open due to holidays. Presidential candidates and alliances 1. Amandeep Singh (PSU (L)) 2. Kanupriya (SFS) 3. Anuj Singh (NSUI) 4. Ravinder Bir Singh (PUSU HPSU Nishant Kaushal group GBSO) 5. Iqbalpreet Prince (SOI ISA HPSU HIMSU PPSO PFS) 6. Ashish Rana (ABVP SFPU) The results will be announced at 9:00pm on Thursday. -PTC News