<h1>Student union presidential race sparks free speech, disciplinary and election conduct disputes after protest and silence period under Rule 12</h1> University student union presidential candidates debated ahead of scheduled voting and announced results, framing the campaign as a contest between ideological poles and raising issues with potential legal and administrative significance. Speakers alleged government suppression of dissent, referenced prosecutions and security measures on campus, accused rivals of administrative collusion, and criticized campus safety, representation and research funding. One candidate tore a campus disciplinary manual onstage, a protest that could trigger disciplinary review. The campaign concluded into a formal silence period under electoral rules. The event highlights potential disputes over free speech, disciplinary authority, election conduct and alleged abuse of administrative power.