Mohd Intkhab, a Research Scholar in the Department of History at Aligarh Muslim University, has put out his pitch for the post of President in the AMU Students’ Union (AMUSU) election 2026-27, promising “honest intentions” over “tall promises”. He is one of 9 candidates in the presidential race, with polling on 5 November.
What Mohd Intkhab says
In a message to voters, Intkhab said he was not contesting to “make tall promises or offer unrealistic assurances just to win an election”. He described his aim as a union “that works for every student, listens to their problems, stands with them in difficult times, and takes responsibility for its work”.
He said he wants students to feel “heard, supported, and included”, and that their needs should “always come first”.
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His full manifesto is on his campaign website.
About the candidate
- Course: Ph.D., Department of History, AMU
- Post: President, AMUSU 2026-27
- He is on the Chief Election Officer’s final list of eligible candidates released on 30 October 2026.
All 9 candidates for AMUSU President
As per the Chief Election Officer’s final list, these students are contesting for President:
- Mohammad Zuhair Ahmad (M.Tech)
- Amina Irshad (Ph.D.)
- Mohd Intkhab (Ph.D.)
- Abdul Waheed (Ph.D.)
- Mohd Noman Ashraf (Ph.D.)
- Sharjeel Iqbal (Ph.D.)
- Sahil Khan (Ph.D.)
- Sharjeel Mohammad Khan (Ph.D.)
- Asmar Faridi (M.A.)
See every candidate for every post in the AMUSU 2026 final candidate list.
The Aligarian does not support any candidate. We publish candidates’ own statements so voters can compare them. Any AMUSU 2026-27 candidate can send us a short statement and their manifesto link, and we will cover it in the same way.
AMUSU 2026: key dates
- 3 November: candidates’ speeches
- 5 November: polling at the faculties, with counting from 6 pm
Read the alumni appeal on AMUSU traditions, track everything on the AMUSU 2026-27 page, or vote in our reader poll.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mohd Intkhab?
Mohd Intkhab is a Ph.D. Research Scholar in the Department of History at AMU and a candidate for President in the AMUSU 2026-27 election.
What is Mohd Intkhab’s pitch for AMUSU President?
He says he is not making tall promises, and wants a union that listens to every student, stands with them in difficult times and takes responsibility for its work.
How many candidates are contesting for AMUSU President in 2026?
Nine candidates are contesting for President in the AMUSU 2026-27 election.
When is the AMUSU election 2026?
Polling is on 5 November 2026, with counting from 6 pm the same day. Speeches are on 3 November.
Source: statement shared by the candidate with The Aligarian, 3 November 2026; official final candidate list, Office of the Chief Election Officer, AMUSU/Court, 30 October 2026.
