For the first time in its 105-year history, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has elected a woman as vice president of its students’ union. Muslim student Nasra Naeem secured the position, marking a historic milestone for women’s representation in campus politics. In another significant development, female candidates won six of the 13 positions in the students’ union, highlighting the growing participation of women in university leadership.

The election results were announced on Friday, November 6. Nasra Naeem won the vice-presidential election with 7,091 votes, defeating her closest rival by a margin of 1,273 votes. Her opponent received 5,818 votes. The victory makes Nasra the first woman to hold the vice president’s position in the university’s more than century-old history.

Women candidates also secured six of the 10 cabinet member positions in the students’ union. The results are being viewed as an important development for women's political representation and participation in student leadership at one of India's prominent educational institutions.

The results were formally announced by Professor Javed Talib, Chief Election Officer for the AMU Students’ Union and University Court elections, and Professor Nazia Hasan, Chief Election Officer for the Women’s College Students’ Union election.

This year's election carried particular significance as it was held after an eight-year gap. The polls took place following three years of continuous student protests demanding the restoration of student union elections. The long-awaited voting process attracted considerable attention across the university campus.

According to a university teacher, the ongoing influence of the Gen Z movement was also reflected in this year's election. During the campaign, candidates raised various campus-related demands alongside broader political issues concerning India and matters affecting the Muslim community.

The election also highlighted the changing nature of student politics, with women taking on more prominent roles in the university's decision-making process. The success of female candidates across several positions has been seen as an encouraging sign of greater gender representation in student leadership.

AMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Naima Khatoon expressed satisfaction over the peaceful and orderly completion of the election. She described the outcome as a victory for the university's strong democratic traditions.

She also welcomed the active participation of women candidates and their increasing representation in the students' union, stressing the importance of women's empowerment.

University authorities confirmed that no incidents of violence were reported during the election campaign. The peaceful conclusion of the polls, combined with the historic victory of Nasra Naeem and the success of other female candidates, has made this election particularly memorable in Aligarh Muslim University's history.