Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Delhi University DUSU Campaign Turns Violent, Several Students Injured
Violence broke out during the final campaigning for Delhi University's student elections.
The clashes happened near two law centres in North Campus on Wednesday evening.
Supporters linked to two student groups said people were attacked and injured.
A professor and another student were also reportedly assaulted.
The injured student was taken to a hospital.
Police held a flag march to try to keep the situation calm.
University officials said some people involved may have come from outside the colleges.
Campaigning has now ended, and security will remain in place while students vote and officials count the votes.
Clashes broke out Wednesday evening near the Law Centre and Campus Law Centre in Delhi University's North Campus.
Supporters of the National Students' Union of India and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad were involved, according to the report.
A Motilal Nehru College professor and a student from Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College were also allegedly assaulted.
Police conducted a flag march, while patrols and additional security were arranged for the election period.
DUSU voting will be followed by EVM sealing and vote counting at the University Indoor Stadium on September 19.
- Who
- Supporters of the National Students' Union of India and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Delhi University students, a professor, and police were involved or affected.
- What
- Clashes and alleged assaults injured several people during the final phase of the Delhi University Students' Union election campaign.
- When
- The clashes occurred Wednesday evening; counting is scheduled for September 19.
- Where
- Near the Law Centre and Campus Law Centre in Delhi University's North Campus, with another reported assault at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College in South Campus.
- Why
- The violence occurred during the final phase of campaigning for the Delhi University Students' Union elections; the precise responsibility for the assaults remains under inquiry.
Student Groups' Allegations
University and Police Position
Responsibility for assaults
Student Groups' Allegations
Students and a professor alleged that campaign-linked individuals attacked them; the professor said the alleged attackers were associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.
University and Police Position
Delhi University Proctor Manoj Kumar Singh said the clashes appeared to involve supporters from outside the colleges and that complaints, CCTV footage, and inquiries would determine responsibility.
Security and election continuity
Student Groups' Allegations
The reported violence caused injuries and prompted concerns around sensitive campus locations during the election period.
University and Police Position
University and police officials said the situation was under control, with flag marches, night patrols through September 18, polling-day deployments, and women constables at women's colleges.
- Election
- Delhi University Students' Union elections
- Reported incidents
- Clashes and alleged assaults across Delhi University campuses
- Reported injuries
- Several people were injured; a South Campus student was hospitalised with serious injuries
- Security response
- Police conducted a flag march and planned patrols at sensitive locations
- Campaign status
- Campaigning has ended
- Vote counting
- Scheduled for September 19 at the Multipurpose Hall, University Indoor Stadium
- EVM dispatch
- EVM delivery to colleges began at 8:00 AM after campaigning ended