From the very beginning, it was clear: this wasn't going to be an easy race. Only two teams stood tall, each carrying the dreams of their supporters, each believing they could lead with purpose and integrity. One of the teams - the one many called the Face Team - seemed to have it all. Their presence was magnetic. Their support was loud. Their sponsors came in strong, and their message resonated across campus like a rallying cry. They looked unstoppable.
Behind that shine, though, was sweat. Late nights. Exhausting meetings. Moments of doubt. But they pushed through - because they believed in something bigger than themselves. This wasn't just about winning. It was about showing what student leadership could truly be.
And then, everything changed.
The morning after the vetting, the air was heavy with anticipation. But instead of celebration, a cold silence crept in. A requirement - one number, one line on a form - changed everything. CGPA.
In a matter of moments, one team was disqualified. Just like that.
The blow was devastating. It wasn't just a technicality - it was a heartbreak. All the effort, all the hope, all the belief that had carried them this far? undone by a rule that offered no mercy.
There were tears - some visible, some hidden behind brave faces. There were questions, silent prayers, aching hearts. But there was no turning back. The rules stood firm. Nothing could be done.
The campaign carried on, but something about it had changed. A piece of its soul had been shaken. For those who had to step away, the pain ran deep - not just because they lost the chance to compete, but because they had dared to dream so boldly.
Yet even in that loss, there was something powerful. A lesson. A reminder.
Leadership is not only tested in victory. It is also revealed in how we handle disappointment, how we hold our heads high even when the ground gives way beneath us.
And so, the campaign will not only be remembered for the team that won.
It will also be remembered for the courage of those who fell short - and still stood tall.