DUSU elections 2026: ABVP manifesto promises new DU hostels, student safety measures

The ABVP manifesto for DUSU elections promises new hostels, a student housing helpline, fire safety measures and better facilities.

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Sunday released its manifesto for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, promising measures on student accommodation, safety and construction of new hostels among other promises.

New Delhi, India - Sept. 13, 2026: ABVP release the election manifesto, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, September 13, 2026. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

In the wake of the Satya Niketan building collapse which claimed the lives of multiple DU students last week, the student wings of all three parties have been focusing on addressing the student accommodation gap in the university.

“ABVP is committed to ensuring that every student of Delhi University has access to safe, hygienic and affordable accommodation, whether within university hostels or in regulated paying-guest facilities across Delhi NCR,” the manifesto reads.

It promises, construction of new hostels for Delhi University and its constituent colleges, establishment of a dedicated Student Housing Cell and Helpline; Construction of separate girls’ hostels in every college among other measures.

The ABVP manifesto is divided in four sections — “A-Awas, B-Bhagidari, V-Vishwas and P-Parinaam.” The manifesto also seeks stricter implementation of fire safety norms and improvements in facilities such as cleanliness, drinking water and internet connectivity.

On women’s safety, ABVP promised security patrols, better lighting, adequate women security personnel and sanitary napkin vending machines.

The polls are set to take place on September 18, with results expected the following day.