Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Delhi University Deploys 500+ Cameras Ahead of DUSU Elections
Delhi University is preparing for its student union elections.
It has placed more than 500 cameras around important campus roads.
Police and university officials will watch vehicles, traffic and some online election activity.
Students cannot use printed posters or pamphlets for campaigning.
They can use handwritten posters on special spaces called Walls of Democracy.
Only five students can campaign together at one time.
Women’s colleges will allow only female students to campaign.
Candidates must not bring outsiders or use vehicles in ways that break the rules.
Officials say serious violations could cancel a candidate’s nomination or even the election.
Delhi University has deployed more than 500 CCTV cameras across key routes on its North and South campuses.
The administration will enforce Lyngdoh Committee recommendations, with serious violations potentially resulting in nomination or election cancellations.
Printed pamphlets and posters are banned; candidates may use handwritten posters only on designated 10-by-10-foot Walls of Democracy.
Campaigning is limited to five students at a time, while vehicles, outsiders, traffic violations and election-related social media activity will be monitored.
Delhi University, Delhi Police, traffic authorities, NCC and NSS cadets will coordinate security for peaceful polling.
- Who
- Delhi University administrators, Delhi Police, DUSU candidates, student groups, college officials, NCC and NSS cadets are involved.
- What
- The university is increasing security and enforcing campaign rules ahead of the Delhi University Students’ Union elections.
- When
- The measures were announced ahead of the elections; one report dates the interaction to August 19.
- Where
- The measures cover Delhi University’s North and South campuses, nearby paying guest accommodations and public roads passing through the open campus.
- Why
- Officials say the measures are intended to hold peaceful elections, regulate traffic and prevent election-related violations.
- CCTV deployment
- More than 500 cameras will monitor key routes across the North and South campuses.
- Participating colleges
- Principals of all 54 colleges were urged to establish two Walls of Democracy each.
- Wall dimensions
- Each Wall of Democracy is to measure 10 by 10 feet.
- Campaign limit
- Only five students may campaign at a time.
- Campaign materials
- Printed pamphlets and posters are banned; handwritten posters are allowed at designated walls.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Candidates have been advised to minimise campaign vehicles, and nominations may be cancelled if alcohol or narcotics are found in a candidate’s vehicle.
- Potential penalties
- Violators may receive memos or fines, while serious violations can lead to nomination cancellation or, in extreme cases, election cancellation.
