A student election campaign at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has taken the internet by storm after a video surfaced of an African student making extraordinarily ambitious promises.
The student, identified as Ayyuba, was campaigning for a representative post at Nadeem Tarin (NT) Hall when his energetic speech—delivered entirely in Hindi—captured the attention of both the campus and social media users worldwide.
A Manifesto of Grand Proportions
Ayyuba’s campaign speech stood out not just for his linguistic fluency, but for the sheer scale of his proposals. Addressing the student body with a mix of confidence and humor, he outlined a manifesto that tackled everything from local weather to campus transportation.
His most notable promises included:
- Climate Control: Installing five air conditioners in the Annexe to combat the intense summer heat.
- Infrastructure: Building a swimming pool within the NT Hall premises.
- Transportation: Starting a dedicated Metro service between the hostel and the college to bridge the commuting distance.
- Daily Comforts: Placing washing machines on every floor and providing free tea to all students three times a day.
”I Won’t Make False Promises”
Despite the seemingly impossible nature of his goals, Ayyuba maintained a serious yet charismatic demeanor. “As you all know… I will not make false promises,” he told the cheering crowd in Hindi. He specifically highlighted the “3-time chai” policy as a cornerstone of his term if elected as Secretary.
The audience reacted with roaring enthusiasm, chanting slogans of “Ayyuba Zindabad!” while the video of the event quickly transitioned from a campus moment to a digital sensation.
Social Media Reacts: Humour vs. Feasibility
The video has sparked a massive wave of engagement online. While many viewers praised Ayyuba’s confidence and dramatic flair, others were quick to point out the comedic impossibility of his claims.
On platforms like Instagram, users joked that “our leader should be like Ayyuba,” while others focused on the tea promise, calling it the most relatable part of the manifesto. However, skeptical viewers questioned the logistics of building a metro line and a swimming pool for a single hostel hall, with one user noting, “AC and washing machines… isn’t that a bit much?”
Regardless of the election outcome, Ayyuba has successfully achieved the first goal of any politician: ensuring everyone knows his name.
