Archive · 13 Sep 2025
DUSU Elections 2025: Key Issues and Candidate Priorities
The DUSU elections at Delhi University are happening soon, with students voting for their leaders.
Key issues are things like needing more hostels, making campus safer, and managing costs.
Candidates from groups like ABVP and NSUI are campaigning.
Voting rules include attendance requirements and ID checks.
Some students are concerned about representation and money influencing elections.
Strict rules are in place for campaigning.
DUSU elections are scheduled for September 18, 2025.
Key student concerns include hostels, campus safety, fees, and representation.
ABVP and NSUI are the main parties, with announced candidates.
Voting requires ID and attendance eligibility.
Campaigning is governed by the Lyngdoh Committee guidelines.
- Who
- Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) candidates and students
- What
- Election campaign focused on hostel availability, safety, representation, and fee concerns.
- When
- Nominations closed September 10; Elections on September 18, 2025.
- Where
- Delhi University (DU) campuses.
- Why
- To elect student representatives and address student issues.
Student Perspectives
Current Election Framework
Voting Rights
Student Perspectives
Some students advocate for wider voting rights, including Masters and PhD students.
Current Election Framework
Voting is restricted to enrolled students meeting attendance criteria.
Election Priorities
Student Perspectives
Students want a focus on student well-being and reducing living costs.
Current Election Framework
The current focus appears to be on proving oneself for political advancement.
- Election Date
- September 18, 2025
- Voting Method
- EVMs (Central), Ballots (College)
- Campaign Guidelines
- Lyngdoh Committee (no posters/banners)
- Attendance Requirement
- 75% to contest
- ABVP Presidential Candidate
- Aryan Maan
- NSUI Presidential Candidate
- Joslyn Nandita Choudhary
