Archive · 18 Sep 2026
DUSU Elections Begin Across Delhi University Amid Tight Security
Delhi University students are voting in their student-union election.
They are choosing four leaders for the union.
More than 2,000 police and paramilitary personnel are protecting the campuses.
Voting is happening at different times for day and evening colleges.
Police are watching busy and sensitive areas.
They are also using patrols, motorcycles and police vans.
Some roads near the university have traffic restrictions.
Several student groups are competing in the election.
Votes will be counted on Saturday, and police will remain present to help keep the process peaceful.
More than 2,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Delhi University's North and South campuses.
Voting for president, vice president, secretary and joint secretary is taking place in two shifts.
Day-college polling is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., while evening-college voting runs from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Vehicle movement has been restricted on Chhatra Marg, Probyn Road and University Road through Saturday and the declaration of results.
Counting will take place Saturday at the Multipurpose Hall of the University Sports Stadium in North Campus, with police deployed.
- Who
- Delhi University students are voting, while police, paramilitary personnel and competing student organisations are involved.
- What
- The Delhi University Students' Union election is being held for four central panel posts.
- When
- Polling is taking place on Friday in two shifts; counting is scheduled for Saturday.
- Where
- Across Delhi University's North and South campuses, with counting at the Multipurpose Hall of the University Sports Stadium in North Campus.
- Why
- Security measures were introduced to maintain law and order, regulate movement and help prevent overcrowding, unauthorised gatherings and clashes.
- Personnel deployed
- More than 2,000 police and paramilitary personnel
- Posts contested
- President, vice president, secretary and joint secretary
- Day-college voting
- 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Evening-college voting
- 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Traffic restrictions
- Chhatra Marg, Probyn Road and University Road
- Counting day
- Saturday
- Counting venue
- Multipurpose Hall of the University Sports Stadium, North Campus
