Archive · 16 Aug 2025
DU's Rs 1 Lakh Bond Rule for DUSU Elections Faces Backlash
Delhi University is now making students who want to run for student government pay a big deposit, like a promise to behave.
Many student groups are upset, saying this is unfair and will stop some students from running.
They think it's undemocratic.
The university says it is following rules from the High Court, which wanted to stop students from messing up public spaces during elections.
Some student leaders think it is being done to prevent some students from running.
Delhi University mandates DUSU candidates to deposit a Rs 1 lakh bond.
Student groups, including ASAP, ABVP, and NSUI, condemn the move.
The groups call the bond requirement 'undemocratic' and 'exclusionary'.
DU Registrar states the decision is based on Delhi High Court guidelines.
The High Court previously addressed property defacement during elections.
- Who
- Delhi University, DUSU candidates, and various student groups.
- What
- Delhi University requires DUSU candidates to deposit Rs 1 lakh.
- When
- The decision was made before the upcoming DUSU elections.
- Where
- Delhi University
- Why
- To prevent property defacement during elections, according to the High Court.
Student Groups' Perspective
Delhi University Perspective
Fairness of Bond
Student Groups' Perspective
The bond is undemocratic and exclusionary.
Delhi University Perspective
The move is a necessary reform to ensure responsible campaigning.
Student Participation
Student Groups' Perspective
The rule hinders participation by ordinary students.
Delhi University Perspective
The rule is needed to avoid property defacement.
- Organization
- Delhi University (DU)
- Event
- DUSU Elections
- Bond Amount
- Rs 1 lakh
- Student Groups Opposing
- ASAP, ABVP, NSUI
- Reason for Bond
- Prevent property defacement
Sources
AAP student wing to fight DUSU elections, outfit promises ‘transparent’ ticket distribution
AAP's Student Wing To Back DU Candidates Lacking Funds For Union Polls
AAP's Youth Wing To Fund Financially Challenged DU Students In Union Elections