The Rakhi break, candidates say, could further fragment the electorate. Students leaving campus on August 28 may not return before polling day, potentially reducing participation and giving an advantage to organisations with an already established cadre

The announcement did not go down well with most student parties, who complained of a shorter campaigning period – seven days – given the long-weekend around Raksha Bandhan on…

The Rakhi break, candidates say, could further fragment the electorate. Students leaving campus on August 28 may not return before polling day, potentially reducing participation…