Mangalore: Mangalore University All College Students’ Union (ACSU) elected Vishal Shetty of SDM College of BM as the president for the academic year 2014-15 on Saturday at Town Hall.

Minister for fisheries and sports and youth services, Abhaychandra Jain lit the traditional lamp along with MLC Ivan D’Souza, MCC mayor Mahabala Maarla, deputy mayor Kavitha Vasu, MLA J R Lobo, social activist M G Hegde and district Youth Congress president Mithun Rai. Chief guest Abhayachandra Jain congradulated Vishal Shetty on being elected the president of the Union. While addressing the gathering he alleged the students to uphold the heritage and culture of Dakshina Kannada.

The oath taking ceremony was conducted by MLC Ivan D’Souza. Vishal Shetty as president, Mohith Salian as student coordinator, Sathwik Rai as general secretary took oath along with other office-bearers of the Union for the year 2014-15. Vishal Shetty after the oath taking ceremony said that he is happy to be the president of ACSU and he will deliver his duties well. He also mentioned that he will seek the help of media to achieve their goals.

MLC Ivan D’Souza, appealed the students to fight against menace of rape and irradicate it from society. He also extended his full support to the Union.MLA Mohiuddin Bava in his address said that students need to excel in education and also in sports.

A donation of Rs 10,000 for a needy student was given by by ACSU. Pili Vesha, Nasik band and chende added to colour to the event.

Former MP Ibrahim, Mamatha Gatti, A C Bhandary, Praveen Chandra and others were present. Tansif compered the programme.