Ahmad Faraz Razi, a Ph.D. scholar in the Department of Mathematics and a candidate for Honorary Secretary in the AMU Students’ Union (AMUSU) 2026-27 election, has released his manifesto, titled “Faraz ke Faraiz” (Faraz’s duties). It is built around three themes he calls Visible, Vigilant and Vibrant, and opens with a list of ten top promises. He is one of three candidates for Secretary, and polling is on 5 November.
In his note to students, Razi says the campus went eight years without a union, and that the manifesto is built from conversations in halls, departments, dining rooms, libraries and hospital corridors. His campaign line is “We, the students, want accountability. We, the students, want change.”
Ahmad Faraz Razi’s top 10 promises at a glance
| No. | Promise | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ehtesab and Digital AMU | Every complaint tracked, and no more running from office to office |
| 2 | A Union that does not disappear | Next election date notified before the Union leaves office |
| 3 | Central Food and Dining Agency | An end to middlemen in hall messes |
| 4 | Legal Aid Cell | No student faces an FIR or suspension alone |
| 5 | Affordable education | No arbitrary fee hikes or hidden costs |
| 6 | Safe campus for women | Ambulance in every girls’ hall, safe transport, women wardens and staff |
| 7 | A counsellor in every hall | Mental health support in every hall |
| 8 | JNMC and medical students | Fair duty hours, security and a lit Medical Colony |
| 9 | Careers | An engineering placement cell in Delhi NCR and an incubation centre |
| 10 | One Aligarh | Bridging the hostel divide faculty by faculty |
1. Visible: your voice, on record
- An online grievance portal called “Ehtesab” for complaints on mess, hostel, fees, attendance, library and the Women’s College, with a tracking ID for each complaint
- Students can see which Union member and which officer is handling their complaint
- All administrative processes online, and a “48-hour signature rule” under which files are signed or returned with reasons
- Results on fixed timelines and university and hall websites kept up to date
- Every rupee of the Union budget on public display, and a full account of Union funds from 2019 sought from the administration
- An annual ledger of UGC, alumni and other funds, and independent audits of hall grants and fees
- A fixed annual election calendar as per Lyngdoh Committee recommendations, a proper handover to the next Union and a Union archive
2. Vigilant: no student stands alone
- No arbitrary fee hikes, a stand against what he calls the hidden costs of NEP-2020, and equal mess charges across halls
- A Union Legal Aid Cell for students facing an FIR, notice or suspension for peaceful protest, and withdrawal of such cases
- A written code of conduct for the proctorial team
- No police entry on campus without due process, and limits on entry of outsiders
- Lit roads and patrolling, starting with dark spots around BAN, BSJ and IG Halls, and CCTV-covered parking in every hostel
- A 30-day repair rule for halls, cleaner paths, protection of university land, and a Union committee to follow the minority-character case
3. Her safety, her voice
- Women students’ issues as a standing priority, with a monthly open meeting in every girls’ hall and a women’s help desk at the Union office
- All-women wardens in girls’ halls, a stronger Internal Complaints Committee and a 24×7 emergency helpline
- A subsidised store for medicines and hygiene products in every girls’ hall, and privacy rules for cleaning staff
- A free hourly shuttle from girls’ halls to departments, and a bus for women students to NET, JRF and GATE exam centres in Aligarh
About the candidate
- Course: Ph.D., Department of Mathematics, AMU
- Post: Honorary Secretary, AMUSU 2026-27
- Ballot: No. 2, as per his campaign
The race for AMUSU Honorary Secretary
Three candidates are contesting for Honorary Secretary: Ahmad Faraz Razi, Mohammad Hamdan and Mohd Owais. See every candidate in the AMUSU 2026 final candidate list.
Also readAMUSU Election 2026: What Every President, Vice-President and Secretary Candidate Promises
The Aligarian does not support any candidate. We publish candidates’ own statements and manifestos so voters can compare them. Any AMUSU 2026-27 candidate can send us their manifesto, and we will cover it in the same way.
AMUSU 2026: polling day
- Polling: Thursday, 5 November 2026, 9 am to 5 pm, at the faculties
- Counting: from 6 pm the same day
Read more: what every candidate promises, Mohammad Hamdan’s manifesto for Secretary and the AMUSU 2026-27 page.
Frequently asked questions
What are Ahmad Faraz Razi’s main promises for AMUSU 2026-27?
His top promises include an online complaint tracking system, a fixed election calendar, a central dining agency, a legal aid cell, no arbitrary fee hikes, safety measures for women students and a counsellor in every hall.
What is “Faraz ke Faraiz”?
It is the title of his manifesto, meaning “Faraz’s duties”. It is built around three themes: Visible, Vigilant and Vibrant.
Which department is Ahmad Faraz Razi from?
He is a Ph.D. scholar in the Department of Mathematics at AMU.
Who are the candidates for AMUSU Honorary Secretary?
Ahmad Faraz Razi, Mohammad Hamdan and Mohd Owais are the three candidates for Honorary Secretary.
Does The Aligarian support Ahmad Faraz Razi?
No. The Aligarian does not support any candidate. Any AMUSU 2026-27 candidate can send us their manifesto for the same coverage.
