DUSU Elections 2025: A High-Stakes Three-Way Battle
The Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections for 2025 are scheduled to be held today, September 18. This year’s polls promise a tough three-cornered contest among the major players: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), and the SFI-AISA alliance. With more than 2.75 lakh students expected to cast their votes, the competition is intense and closely watched.
Enhanced Security and Rigorous Guidelines
In an effort to ensure a fair and transparent election process, the university has implemented new security arrangements and strengthened enforcement of the Lyngdoh Committee guidelines. Increased vigilance against malpractice and stricter regulations make this election one of the most monitored in recent times.
Polling Timings and Eligibility Rules
The voting will be conducted in two phases:
- Day class students: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Evening class students: 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Students arriving within these time frames will be allowed to vote, as per DUSU guidelines.
Regarding eligibility, students must carry valid identification:
- Second- and third-year students: Official college ID card
- First-year students: If they do not have an ID card yet, they can vote with a fee receipt and any government-issued identity document.
Voting for the four central panel positions—President, Vice President, Secretary, and Joint Secretary—will be conducted using electronic voting machines (EVMs), while college-level elections will continue to use ballot papers.
Top Contenders in the DUSU 2025 Elections
The leading candidates from the major student groups are as follows:
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)
- President: Aryan Maan
- Vice President: Govind Tanvar
- Secretary: Kunal Choudhary
- Joint Secretary: Deepika Jha
National Students’ Union of India (NSUI)
- President: Joslyn Nandita Choudhary
- Vice President: Rahul Jhansla
- Secretary: Kabir
- Joint Secretary: Lavkush Bhadana
SFI-AISA Alliance
- President: Anjali (Indraprastha College for Women)
- Vice President: Sohan Kumar
- Secretary: Abhinandana Pratyashi
- Joint Secretary: Abhishek Kumar
Security and Anti-Defacement Measures
Following a directive from the Delhi High Court last year, strict anti-defacement measures are in place. Posters, graffiti, and wall writings have been banned on all university and college premises.
Moreover, colleges have been advised to prevent candidates from enticing students through recreational offers such as movie outings or park visits, ensuring the focus remains on fair campaigning.
To safeguard the integrity of the polls, Delhi Police has ramped up security efforts, deploying extra personnel, installing CCTV cameras, and equipping officers with 160 body-worn cameras. Vehicles with tinted windows or missing number plates will be thoroughly checked as part of security protocols.
As the voting progresses, students, candidates, and observers alike are watching closely to see who will emerge victorious in this fiercely contested election.