Polling for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections began on Thursday, with over 2.75 lakh students across 52 colleges exercising their franchise.
The elections, regarded as one of the largest student polls in the country, are being conducted in two shifts: 8:30 am to 1 pm for day classes and 3 pm to 7:30 pm for evening classes. Vote counting is scheduled for September 19.
DUSU 2025 Elections: Three-Way Contest Between ABVP, NSUI And SFI-AISA alliance
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The race for the DUSU President’s post is largely a three-way contest between the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the Congress-backed National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), and the SFI-AISA alliance, supported by Left-leaning student groups.
Key candidates include Aryan Maan of ABVP, pursuing an MA in Library Science; Joslyn Nandita Choudhary of NSUI, a postgraduate student in Buddhist Studies; and Anjali of SFI-AISA from Indraprastha College for Women. Each group has released manifestos emphasizing student welfare, inclusivity, and campus reforms.
DUSU 2025 Elections: Who Can Vote?
Students registered in Delhi University colleges or departments by 5 p.m. on September 9, 2025, are eligible to vote. First-year students can vote by presenting a valid fee receipt along with a government-issued ID, such as Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, or Driving License, if their college ID has not yet been issued. Second- and third-year students must carry their valid college ID cards to cast their votes.
DUSU 2025 Elections Security
To maintain law and order, police personnel have been deployed across the campus, with several officers equipped with body cameras. CCTV surveillance and drones are also being used to monitor activities on polling day.
DUSU 2025 Elections: Victory Rallies Banned
Strict guidelines have been imposed on candidates and their supporters to prevent misconduct, including threats or physical assault against students, faculty, or university staff. The Delhi High Court has also banned victory rallies for winning candidates and directed the university administration, civil authorities, and Delhi Police to ensure peaceful conduct during the polls.
The court warned that if the elections are not carried out in an orderly manner, it may consider suspending the functioning of elected office bearers.
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