Archive · 19 Sep 2026
NSUI Names Vijay Shankar Meena DUSU Presidential Candidate
NSUI has chosen Vijay Shankar Meena to run for president of Delhi University's student union in 2026.
He is studying for an MA in Buddhist Studies.
He previously graduated from Rajasthan University.
NSUI also selected candidates for vice-president, secretary and joint secretary.
The group says it wants to focus on student rights and social justice.
It also wants to address scholarships and the shortage of hostels.
NSUI says its goal is a safer and better university.
In the last election, ABVP won three major posts and NSUI won one.
The National Students' Union of India named Vijay Shankar Meena as its presidential candidate for the 2026 DUSU elections.
Meena is from Rajasthan, graduated from Rajasthan University and is pursuing an MA in Buddhist Studies at Delhi University.
NSUI also nominated Vir Chatrath for vice-president, Namrata Chaudhary for secretary and Gopal Choudhary for joint secretary.
The candidates' stated campaign priorities include student rights, social justice, scholarships, hostel shortages and campus safety.
In the previous election, ABVP won the president, secretary and joint secretary posts, while NSUI won vice-president.
- Who
- The Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India and its candidates, led by presidential nominee Vijay Shankar Meena.
- What
- NSUI announced its candidates for the 2026 Delhi University Students' Union elections.
- When
- The announcement concerns the 2026 DUSU elections; no specific announcement date is stated.
- Where
- Delhi University.
- Why
- The election will choose representatives for Delhi University's student body, while NSUI says its campaign will prioritize student interests.
- Presidential candidate
- Vijay Shankar Meena
- Vice-presidential candidate
- Vir Chatrath
- Secretary candidate
- Namrata Chaudhary
- Joint secretary candidate
- Gopal Choudhary
- Meena's current study
- MA, Department of Buddhist Studies, Delhi University
- Previous election result
- ABVP won the president, secretary and joint secretary posts; NSUI won vice-president
- Campaign priorities
- Student rights, social justice, scholarships, hostel shortages, safety and student interests