Nashra Naeem wins as women secure six of 13 student union posts
Nashra Naeem AMU
Aligarh Muslim University has seen a historic student election.
Nashra Naeem has become the first female student union vice-president.
She won 7,091 votes.
Her closest competitor got 5,818 votes.
Six of the thirteen union positions have been won by women.
Five of the ten executive members’ seats went to women.
This is a major milestone for women.
Mohammad Noman Ashraf took the president position.
With a majority of over 4,100 votes.
Mohammad Hamdan was elected secretary.
The student union elections were held at the university after eight years.
Student protests for over three years reportedly called for elections.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Naima Khatoon said that she was delighted to see more women taking part.
As well as being pleased with the peaceful nature of the election.
The university authorities said there was no violence during campaigning.
This shows how much more women are involved in politics on campus.
