The counting of votes for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections began at 8 am today at North Campus, nearly two months after polling was held. The results were postponed due to a Delhi High Court stay order addressing election-related grievances. Despite this, violations of the High Court’s directive on defacement were evident, with roads across campus strewn with posters and pamphlets.
The results for four key positions in DUSU will be declared today, with 21 candidates contesting the positions.
The elections are set to witness a fierce contest among prominent student bodies, including the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the Congress-backed National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), and the Left-aligned coalition of the All India Students’ Association (AISA) and Students’ Federation of India (SFI).
- Presidential Race: ABVP’s Rishabh Chaudhary, NSUI’s Rounak Khatri, and AISA’s Saavy Gupta are the frontrunners for the post of president
- Vice Presidential Post: ABVP’s Bhanu Pratap Singh, NSUI’s Yash Nandal, and AISA’s Ayush Mondal are vying for this position
- Secretary Position: The secretary’s post is being contested by ABVP’s Mitravinda Karanwal, NSUI’s Namrata Jeph Meena, and SFI’s Anamika K
- Joint Secretary Role: ABVP’s Aman Kapasia, NSUI’s Lokesh Choudhary, and SFI’s Sneha Aggarwal are in the race for this position.
Delhi Police have set up three-layer barricades at the North Campus counting center for the DUSU election, with strict rules prohibiting students from celebrating on campus premises post-results. Affidavits were taken from candidates to ensure compliance. Currently, ABVP holds a majority in DUSU, with NSUI holding the Vice-President position. Today’s contest will determine if this balance shifts.
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Source: India Today
