In the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) student union election held after eight years, presidential candidate Mohammad Noman Ashraf remained in the spotlight over his speech and 21-page election manifesto. Noman, a PhD researcher in the Department of History, raised student interests as well as national and international issues prominently during the presidential speech held at the university’s Union Hall. His speech referred to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Gaza, Palestine, Iran and Sudan.
Who is Noman Ashraf? According to AMU’s official candidate list, Noman Ashraf is a third-year PhD researcher in the Department of History. He staked his claim for the post of president in the 2026-27 student union election. On campus, he has been seen as an influential speaker and a researcher vocal on issues linked to student rights.
Why did the speech draw attention? In his speech, Noman raised the issue of the legal rights of Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid. He asked how a person could be called a terrorist before a court verdict. He also made it clear that no one has the right to take the law into their own hands. Apart from this, he expressed solidarity with the people of Gaza, Palestine, Iran and Sudan.
What promises were made in the 21-page manifesto? Noman’s manifesto included proposals such as raising the scholarship for researchers from Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000, a special cell for women’s safety, a time limit for resolving student complaints, improvement in hostel facilities and a review of the placement system. He also called for better representation in the student union for students of AMU centres located in Kishanganj, Murshidabad and Mallapuram.
Big win in the election: In the results declared on November 6, Noman Ashraf won the post of president. He received 7,797 votes and defeated his nearest rival Mohammad Intakhab by 4,121 votes. With this victory, he was elected president of the AMU Students’ Union for the 2026-27 session.
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