Empowering Student Initiatives
SATH Clinches PU VP Victory
Ashmeet Singh of SATH won the Vice President post in the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections held on September 3, 2025, by a decisive margin of 650 votes. He secured 3,478 votes, defeating Naveen Kumar, the ABVP-backed candidate, who received 2,828 votes. This clear victory highlights strong student support for SATH’s leadership and vision. The result was part of a high-stakes election where ABVP made gains in other positions, but the VP win reaffirmed SATH’s influence on campus. Ashmeet’s win stands out as a significant moment in PU student politics, backed by a strong and clear mandate.
Sath’s Battle for Mattewara Forest
The Save Mattewara Movement, initiated by the student oraganisation Sath, is a powerful environmental campaign to protect the Mattewara forest and Sutlej River in Punjab, India. Facing threats from industrial projects like a textile park, Sath mobilized youth, farmers, and citizens through peaceful protests, awareness drives, and legal action. Their grassroots movement highlighted the ecological importance of preserving forests, clean rivers, and native biodiversity. Through relentless dedication, Sath successfully stopped destructive development plans, inspiring widespread public support and environmental consciousness. The movement stands as a landmark example of how united community efforts can defend natural heritage and ensure sustainable futures for all.
Sath Wins Mess Fee Battle
In 2022, student organization Sath led a powerful 29-day protest outside the Panjab University Vice-Chancellor’s office against the hostel mess fee hike. The sudden increase in mess charges placed an unfair burden on students, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds. Sath organized peaceful sit-ins, rallies, and awareness drives, demanding transparency and student involvement in decision-making. The sustained pressure and unity among students forced the university administration to engage in dialogue with the protesters. Eventually, the authorities agreed to reduce the mess fee, marking a major victory for the students. The protest remains a strong symbol of effective student activism.
