Bhavjeet Singh
UG Secretary, Academic and Career
"Election Commission of IITK is doing vital work in conducting the elections for all the
Gymkhana positions smoothly and in the most fair way possible. The efforts EC
team puts in brings credibility to the election process in the eyes of the campus
community, bringing trust and attention to the campaigns of all the candidates. I am
grateful to EC team for their efforts to amplify the interaction between candidates and
the genral body along with growing a non partisan space for healthy discussions."
Devansh Jain
Former Manager, Design
"Campus Election is like a sea , those who see from above can see only some waves but for
those who have courage to dive in , the things get more thrilling and pressureful
and experiencing it from the bottom of the ocean is a lifetime memory for me."
Maitreyee Srivastava
Former Manager, Publicity and Logistics
"Elections could be boon or bane; the electorate decides what it is."
Mudit Agarwal
Gen Sec, Science and technology
"Election commission of IIT Kanpur is the body responsible for conducting free and fair
elections for different positions in Students' Gymkhana IIT Kanpur. Being a part
of one such elections conducted by them, I can say that the whole body put a lot of
efforts to ensure the fair election process. I wish to express my thanks to the EC
for managing such a large scale elections smoothly. Also, I appreciate all the
initiatives brought forward by this year's team."
Nikunj Kothari
President, Student Gymkhana
"Free and fair elections are the foundations of any democracy, ensuring that people have
the power to decide who makes their decision for them. The Election Commission
looks after the conduction of elections of Students’ Gymkhana, and has been very
efficient since its inception."
SHIVANSH TRIPATHI
FORMER CEO
"Precedence is over-rated; Judge things on their merit."
Snehil Saluja
Former Manager, Web and Design
"Chores in the elections are dfficult than they appear."
Soumarup Bhattacharya
General Secretary, Games and sports
"Election Commission of IIT Kanpur plays a crucial role in organising elections in the
campus. The most significant role of the Election Commission is to ensure free and
fair elections as per the norms and the Model Code of Conduct of Students' Gymkhana. It
is in charge of monitoring the actions and activities of the candidates and try
to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections. I can vouch for the fact the team is
doing an incredible job in conducting an unbiased election".
Vaibhav Chandra
General Secretary, Media and Culture
"Election Commission of IIT Kanpur is a very crucial body. With growing number of
students it is very difficult to conduct clean and fair elections. I appreciate how EC
ensures a smooth election process for both candidates and voters.EC is very vigilant and
proactive in implementation of Code of Conduct and does not allow any
malpractice or misconduct during elections."
Vedant Sikka
Former President, Students' Gymkhana
"The role of EC is often underappreciated, but if you look closely, it is a key pillar on
which IITK's student democracy is built. Looking at the big picture, maintaining
the flux of position holders over the years is key, and the EC has been fulfilling this
responsibility very well."
Kartikeya Dhakkad
Former Chair Person, Students' Gymkhana
"Elections at IITK are indeed a unique experience that bring the entire campus together
in a celebration of democaracy and student governance. The election commission is one of
the most underappreciated but integral bearers of the IITK ethos. It ensures the smooth
conduction of elections and stays strong and unbiased despite being under immense
pressure."