AMU Elections Make History: Nashra Naim Becomes First Woman Vice-President After Eight-Year Gap By Islam Global News Editorial Desk Published: 6 November 2026 Location: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India Category: India | Education & Muslim Affairs Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has witnessed a historic moment in its student politics, as Nashra Naim became the first woman elected Vice-President of the university's Students' Union in its 105-year history. The Students' Union election results were announced on Friday, November 6, after polling on Thursday, November 5. The elections returned after an eight-year gap, marking an important moment for student representation at one of India's most prominent educational institutions. Research scholar Mohammad Noman Ashraf was elected President, while BTech student Mohammad Hamdan won Honorary Secretary. Nashra Naim Makes History Nashra Naim's victory is the most significant milestone of this election. The law student secured 7,091 votes, defeating her nearest rival, Saqib Ali Khan, who received 5,818 votes. Her victory margin was 1,273 votes. She is the first woman to win one of the three principal elected positions in the AMU Students' Union: President, Vice-President or Honorary Secretary. Her election represents a historic development for women's participation in student leadership at the university. Noman Ashraf Elected President Research scholar Mohammad Noman Ashraf won the presidential election with 7,797 votes. He defeated his nearest rival, Mohammad Intkhab, who received 3,676 votes, securing a victory margin of 4,121 votes. His election marks the return of an elected student leadership after years without a regular Students' Union election. Women Win Six of 13 Key Positions Women's representation was another major feature of the 2026 election. Women candidates won six of the 13 key positions, including the Vice-President's post and five of the ten cabinet-member positions. The result signals a notable increase in women's participation in the university's student political leadership. Elections Return After Eight Years The last AMU Students' Union election was held in 2018. The union's electoral process remained suspended for several years. Elections returned after sustained student protests demanding the return of an elected union and a confirmed election schedule. According to reports, voting took place across 13 polling centers on November 5. The counting continued overnight, and the results were announced on November 6. The election also reflected students' interest in broader national and community issues alongside campus-related concerns. A New Chapter for Student Representation The election is significant beyond the victory of individual candidates. It represents the restoration of an important student democratic institution after a prolonged interruption. Nashra Naim's achievement may also encourage greater participation by women in student leadership and public life. The newly elected representatives now face the responsibility of addressing student concerns, strengthening campus representation and maintaining a constructive relationship with the university administration. For Aligarh Muslim University, the 2026 election will be remembered both for the return of student democracy and for the historic election of its first woman Vice-President. Islam Global News Editorial Desk This article is based on published election-result reports. Names, vote counts and election details are attributed to those reports.