The AMU Women’s College Students’ Union for 2017-18 was elected on 11 December 2017, with Naba Naseem as President, Nida Akram as Vice-President and Fabeha Ahmed as Honorary Secretary. Naba Naseem, a second-year BA student, won by 69 votes in a close contest.
WCSU 2017-18 office-bearers
WCSU 2017 election result
Polling was held on Monday, 11 December 2017, after it was moved from 5 December because of the Uttar Pradesh municipal elections.
| Post | Winner | Votes | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Naba Naseem | 916 | Neha Kirmani 847, Umama Haseem 97 |
| Vice-President | Nida Akram | 641 | Sara Dilshad 615, Madiha Zaeem 609 |
| Honorary Secretary | Fabeha Ahmed | 978 | Shazia Imam 880 |
Cabinet 2017-18
Eight of nine candidates were elected: Aresha Khan (1,694), Asra Parvez Ahmed Khan (1,692), Aliya Naaz (1,667), Khan Ayela Ishrat Ali (1,643), Oroosa Anwar (1,580), Sibtey Sughra (1,559), Kehkashan Samar (1,537) and Sharba Tasneem (1,439). The Companion’s list also includes Mranalini Singh.
What happened during the 2017-18 union
- 3 May 2018: A day after the 2 May clash on campus over the Jinnah portrait, women students at Abdullah Hall and Indira Gandhi Hall broke open locked hostel gates to join the protest at Bab-e-Syed. Naba Naseem told VICE: “we have broken locks to be with you.” (VICE)
Previous union: WCSU 2016-17 (Nagma Sharif). Next union: WCSU 2018-19 (Afreen Fatima). See every Women’s College union on the WCSU page.
Frequently asked questions
Who was the AMU Women’s College union president in 2017?
Naba Naseem, a second-year BA student, was elected President on 11 December 2017 with 916 votes.
Who won WCSU vice-president in 2017?
Nida Akram won Vice-President with 641 votes, ahead of Sara Dilshad (615) and Madiha Zaeem (609).
Sources: TwoCircles, 12 December 2017; The Companion; VICE, 4 May 2018.