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DEMOCRATIC CLUB ELECTIONS

“ DEMOCRACY CANNOT SUCCEED UNLESS By incorporating electronic voting systems,
THOSE WHO EXPRESS THEIR CHOICES ARE the academy provided students with insights
PREPARED TO CHOOSE WISELY. THE REAL into modern voting technologies, preparing
SAFEGUARD OF DEMOCRACY, THEREFORE, IS them for active and informed participation in
EDUCATION.” future democratic processes.
POSITION STUDENT NAME CLASS
The vibrant spirit of democracy recently unfurled
its wings at the Indian Learners' Own Academy President Milan Thomas 12A
(ILOA) as the much-awaited student democratic Head Boy Aditya Biju 12A
nd
club elections commenced on Tuesday, the 22 of Head Girl Akshaya Leonard 12B
April, 2025.
Vice Head Boy Leo Johnson 11A
The elections marked a pivotal event for students in Vice Head Girl Steffy 11A
classes 6 through 12, who voted for their leaders, Sports Captain
utilizing electronic voting systems to simulate real- Boy John Thomas 11C
world electoral processes. This initiative aimed to Sports Captain
foster civic engagement and electoral literacy Girl Jenna Fathima 11B
among students, aligning with national efforts to Chief of Editorial Archana Vinod 12A
promote democratic values in educational
institutions. Literary Bestil 11B
Secretaries
Asmaa 10C
The election process at ILOA mirrored the structure
of national elections, encompassing nomination Cultural Zahra Imran 11C
submissions, campaign periods, and voting Secretaries Angela Anilson 10C
procedures. Students actively participated in the Innovation Club Don Siyon 11A
electoral process, gaining firsthand experience in Secretaries Meghana Anna 11A
democratic participation.

The Annual School Election for the session 2025-26
was held in school premises where nominated
students fought to secure their position in twelve
posts, some of them being President, Head
Boy/Girl, Vice Head Boy/Girl, Sports Captain
Boy/Girl and others. The selection process started a
month back when potential nominees filed their
nomination for different cabinet posts and were
selected by the Vice Principals based on scholastic
as well as co-scholastic achievements, their
individual efforts, initiatives, attitude and
aspirations. The candidates then proceeded with
their campaigning until the final day of electronic
ballot voting.

The following well-deserving students came out
victorious in their campaigns and were selected to
the student democratic club through majority votes.
The democratic elections at Indian Learners' Own
Academy served as a valuable educational
experience, equipping students with practical
knowledge of the electoral process and instilling
democratic values.

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