DUSU Election 2026 highlights: ABVP confident of clean sweep in polls; NSUI claims victories at many colleges

DUSU 2026 election highlights: Voting for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections began on Friday morning, with 20 candidates from major student organisations, including the ABVP, NSUI and the AISA-SFI alliance, contesting the four central panel posts.

DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Students were seen posing for photographs as they waited in queues to cast their votes during the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections on Friday. (Raj K Raj/HT photo)

Updates to this blog have ended, track DUSU 2026 election results live updates here. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Friday claimed strong support in Delhi University’s college students’ union elections, recording clean sweeps at several colleges, and expressed confidence of a 4-0 victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections....Read More

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• 18 Sept 2026, 11:04:48 PM IST

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• 18 Sept 2026, 10:18:09 PM IST

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: ABVP cites college poll wins, expresses confidence of 4-0 victory in DUSU elections

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: Pointing to its victories in several Delhi University college union elections, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Friday expressed confidence of winning all four central posts in the DUSU elections.

  In a statement, ABVP said it had secured clean sweeps at Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Sri Aurobindo College (Morning), Shivaji College, Bharati College, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar College and Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC).

  The organisation also claimed victory in key posts at Keshav Mahavidyalaya and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College, besides winning posts at the Department of Library Sciences.

  The college union results began to be declared as voting for the four central DUSU posts — president, vice-president, secretary and joint secretary — was underway across Delhi University on Friday.

• 18 Sept 2026, 09:51:57 PM IST

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: 39.77% turnout recorded till 8 pm, counting to begin Saturday

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: A 39.77% voter turnout was recorded in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections till 8 pm on Friday, with the ABVP and NSUI contesting the four central panel posts. The final turnout figure is yet to be released by the university.

  Last year, student elections across a majority of Delhi University (DU) colleges recorded a voter turnout of 39.45%.

  Counting of votes will begin at 8 am on Saturday, with the results of the DUSU polls expected to indicate the issues and concerns that resonated with students during the election campaign.

• 18 Sept 2026, 09:18:13 PM IST

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: ABVP confident of clean sweep in polls; NSUI claims victories at many colleges

  The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Friday expressed confidence of a 4-0 victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, while also highlighting its performance in several college students’ union polls.

  ABVP said it had recorded clean sweeps at several colleges, including Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Sri Aurobindo College (Morning), Bharati College, Shivaji College and Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC). It also said its candidates had won multiple key posts at other colleges.

  Meanwhile, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) claimed victory on two seats at Aryabhatta College.

  It shared, "NSUI's Flag Flies High at Aryabhatta College NSUI has achieved a splendid victory on two seats at Aryabhatta College. After the victory, the newly elected CC Devansh Saini met with NSUI's National President Mr. Vinod Jakhar ji along with his team and received congratulations and best wishes for the win. Students' Trust — NSUI's Strength! The fight for students' interests will continue."

• 18 Sept 2026, 09:12:41 PM IST

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: DUSU polls record around 36% turnout in first phase, evening voting underway

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: The Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections recorded an approximate 36% voter turnout in the first phase on Friday, with polling for students attending evening classes underway, officials said.

  Voting began at 8.30 am for the four central panel posts — president, vice-president, secretary and joint secretary — along with college representative posts.

  Last year, student elections across most Delhi University colleges recorded a voter turnout of around 39.45%.

• 18 Sept 2026, 08:59:14 PM IST

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: ABVP claims clean sweeps in DU college polls, expresses confidence of 4-0 DUSU win

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Friday claimed strong support in Delhi University’s college students’ union elections, recording clean sweeps at several colleges, and expressed confidence of a 4-0 victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections.

  According to a press release issued by ABVP, the organisation won all posts at Aditi Mahavidyalaya, while its panel secured a 6-0 clean sweep at Sri Aurobindo College (Morning), all eight posts at Bharati College and a 6-0 sweep at Shivaji College.

  At Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, ABVP won all four posts, while at Keshav Mahavidyalaya, its candidates won the three key posts of president, vice president and secretary by substantial margins.

  ABVP candidates also won the posts of president and secretary, along with both central councillor posts, at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College and Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC). At the Department of Library Sciences, its candidates won the posts of president and minister, as well as both central councillor posts.

  Following its performance in the college elections, ABVP said it was confident of securing students’ support for its central DUSU panel. The organisation said students had voted for Yash Dabas for president, Eshu Maurya for vice president, Riya Chhabri for secretary and Lakshyaraj Singh for joint secretary.

  ABVP said it expected the DUSU results to reflect its performance in the college elections and result in a 4-0 clean sweep.

  The organisation also said it welcomed the Delhi High Court’s directions regarding the elections and had instructed its workers to ensure compliance. It further demanded action against those it alleged were attempting to influence the electoral process.

• 18 Sept 2026, 07:23:08 PM IST

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: 36 pc turnout as ABVP, NSUI battle for key posts

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: A 36-per cent voter turnout was recorded in the first phase of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) polls on Friday, with the ABVP and the NSUI squared off in a keen contest and the AISA-SFI alliance also in the fray.

  Months after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, accountability and student concerns featured in conversations around the DUSU polls, with voters saying they are looking more closely at what different student groups represent and the issues they seek to raise.

  Polling for the morning shift began at 8:30 am and concluded at 3 pm, while voting at evening colleges continued till 7:30 pm.

  (PTI)

• 18 Sept 2026, 07:21:26 PM IST

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: March held over absence of SOL, NCWEB students' issues in manifestos

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: Highlighting the "invisibilisation" of issues of over six lakh School of Open Learning (SOL) and Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB) students during DUSU poll campaigning, the Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) on Friday took out a "Self-Respect March" on the DU campus, accusing all candidates of ignoring them.

  The KYS, an independent student organisation, said SOL and NCWEB students, who form the overwhelming majority of DU's student community and largely come from government schools and deprived backgrounds, continue to face systemic neglect in access to classrooms, libraries, study material, transport concessions and academic counselling, even as DUSU aspirants focus on regular-mode students.
  (PTI)

• 18 Sept 2026, 07:11:09 PM IST

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: Hostels, placements, menstrual leave among key concerns for North Campus voters

  DUSU Election 2026 LIVE: Behind the fluttering campaign pamphlets and long queues outside colleges across North Campus, the issues that followed voters into the DUSU polling booths were quite basic -- a room they could afford, a placement after graduation or the right to stay home when menstrual cramps make attending class difficult.

  As Delhi University students voted on Friday, conversations with students of several North Campus colleges, including Ramjas College, Hindu College, Hansraj College, Kirori Mal College and the Faculty of Law showed that accommodation, hygiene, menstrual leave, fees, placements, internships and basic student facilities were among the issues informing their choices.

  For students coming to Delhi from outside the city, accommodation was not merely a question of convenience.

  "Hostel and accommodation are major concerns because not everyone can afford to stay in a private PG. Students come from different backgrounds, and many have to spend a substantial part of their family income just to live near college," a student said.
  (PTI)

• 18 Sept 2026, 06:22:20 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: ABVP claims 4-0 lead in DUSU polls, alleges NSUI trying to intimidate workers

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: The first phase of voting in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections concluded on Friday, with ABVP claiming a 4-0 lead and saying it expects to achieve a clean sweep, ABVP said in a statement.

  It added that the enthusiasm among students voting for the organisation since morning indicated that it was heading for victory in all four DUSU posts.

  The organisation also said that NSUI members were attempting to distribute fake slips and create disturbances at some colleges, while also trying to intimidate ABVP workers.

  “Seeing such a significant lead for the Vidyarthi Parishad in the first phase of voting, NSUI members have become agitated and are attempting to distribute fake slips here. At some colleges, they are trying to create disorder; at others, they are attempting to cause disturbances and intimidate students. This entire conspiracy of theirs is failing. They have realised that they are going to lose and are trying to intimidate Vidyarthi Parishad workers,” ABVP said.

• 18 Sept 2026, 05:32:27 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Around 36% voter turnout recorded in first phase

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: The Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections recorded an approximate 36 per cent voter turnout in the first phase on Friday, with polling for students attending evening classes underway, officials said.

  Polling began at 8.30 am for the four central panel posts - president, vice-president, secretary and joint secretary — as well as college representative posts.

  Voting for students attending evening classes is scheduled from 3 pm to 7.30 pm.

  Last year, DUSU elections across a majority of Delhi University colleges recorded a voter turnout of approximately 39.45 per cent.

• 18 Sept 2026, 04:52:04 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: When does voting close?

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Voting for day-class students continued until 1 pm, while students attending evening classes can cast their votes till 7.30 pm. Vote counting is scheduled for September 19 at the Multipurpose Hall of the University Sports Stadium in North Campus.

• 18 Sept 2026, 04:35:12 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: ABVP claims Congress, AAP-linked leaders campaigned for NSUI

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) alleged that external political leaders and organisations were interfering in Delhi University student politics by campaigning for the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), reported news agency PTI.

  The ABVP claimed that Indian Youth Congress national president Uday Bhanu Chib and Congress spokesperson Ragini Nayak visited classrooms to campaign for NSUI. It also alleged that the Youth Congress, Seva Dal and individuals associated with the Aam Aadmi Party were active during the election campaign.

• 18 Sept 2026, 04:16:30 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: ABVP confident of ‘4-0’ victory

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Thursday expressed confidence in winning all four central panel posts in the DUSU elections and demanded the arrest of those allegedly involved in an attack on its activists.

  Speaking at a press conference a day before polling, ABVP national general secretary Virendra Singh Solanki said the organisation expected a "4-0" victory in the elections scheduled for September 18, reported PTI.

  The ABVP has fielded Yash Dabas for president, Ishu Maurya for vice-president, Riya Chhabri for secretary and Lakshyaraj Singh for joint secretary.

  "Students are the true strength of ABVP at Delhi University. Our activists remain among students throughout the year, working to address their issues," he said.

• 18 Sept 2026, 03:52:41 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: When will voting results be declared?

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Counting of votes for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections is scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 19.

  According to a university advisory, restrictions will remain in force on Friday and Saturday until the election results are declared.

• 18 Sept 2026, 03:49:59 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Satya Niketan collapse brings hostel safety into DUSU poll debate

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: The recent Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven has brought student safety and accommodation into focus during the DUSU elections.

  Harsh Pandey, a first-year BCom student at Motilal Nehru College, said, "Accommodation is the primary concern for students like us." He also called for Metro fare concessions and the reopening and maintenance of university hostels, reported PTI.

  "If these hostels are reopened and maintained properly, students will have a safer and more affordable option instead of depending entirely on private PGs," he said.

  Aditi, a first-year BA Programme student from Uttarakhand, linked accommodation concerns to student safety. "Students arriving from other states should not have to compromise their security while searching for affordable housing," she told PTI.

  Hostel facilities have also featured prominently in student organisations' election manifestos.

• 18 Sept 2026, 03:45:58 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Slogans, campaign pamphlets and student groups bring North Campus alive

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Slogans rang out across North Campus on Friday as students moved in groups towards polling centres, while campaign pamphlets and cards bearing candidates' names covered stretches of roads and footpaths during the DUSU elections.

  The election-day atmosphere was visible from the metro station to college gates, with members of the ABVP, NSUI, AISA and SFI raising slogans, distributing campaign material and urging students to vote for their respective candidates.

  Outside colleges, groups of students gathered to discuss candidates and campaign promises, while campaigners moved between polling locations. After casting their votes, many students stopped at tea and ice-cream stalls, comparing their choices and debating what changes the DUSU elections could bring to campus.

  (With PTI inputs)

• 18 Sept 2026, 02:58:35 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: HC bars victory processions, warns of costs over Lyngdoh Committee violations

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Advocate Vimal Tyagi said the Delhi high ourt had expressed strong displeasure over continued violations of the Lyngdoh Committee rules despite its guidelines and orders issued every year.

  Speaking about the court's directions, Tyagi said, "The court also expressed strong displeasure that despite the court's guidelines and orders, the court passes orders every year, violations of the Lyngdoh Committee rules still continue. So this time, the court has said that if any student violates the Lyngdoh Committee rules, they will impose costs on all the students. And the matter has now been listed for November 6. For now, the students have been restrained from holding victory processions," reported PTI.

• 18 Sept 2026, 02:28:41 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: NSUI chief Vinod Jakhar alleges BJP, ABVP ‘trying to influence’

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar levelled allegations against the BJP and ABVP during the ongoing Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections on Friday.

  Speaking about student concerns, Jakhar referred to the Satya Niketan incident and alleged that corruption was responsible for the deaths.

  Jakhar said: “Delhi University students have done a remarkable job; they are voting against the BJP, RSS, and ABVP—the very forces that have ruined Delhi University… The BJP has thrown its full weight into this; their MLAs, Mayors, and MCD officials are all present there, trying to influence the election. This election belongs to the students.”

  Jakhar also alleged that NSUI faced restrictions during campaigning and claimed that ABVP banners were displayed inside a principal's office.

• 18 Sept 2026, 02:11:02 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena says ‘victory is certain’; ABVP's Yash Dabas promises safety audits

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: NSUI presidential candidate Vijay Shankar Meena expressed confidence in the organisation's prospects in the ongoing Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, while ABVP candidate Yash Dabas highlighted student safety as a key priority.

  "The students are very enthusiastic and this time there will be change. Victory is certain," Meena said.

  Meanwhile, Dabas said his first priority would be to conduct safety audits of paying guest (PG) accommodations, hostels and colleges following the Satya Niketan building collapse.

  "Regarding the accident that happened in Satya Niketan a few days ago, our first priority will be to conduct a safety audit of every PG, every hostel and every college. We will also put the report in the public domain because we do not want any such accident to happen in the future," Dabas said, reported PTI

• 18 Sept 2026, 01:33:49 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Delhi HC raps ABVP, NSUI over alleged election violations, warns of collective penalty

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: The Delhi high court on Friday questioned student organisations, including the ABVP and NSUI, over alleged violations during the ongoing DUSU elections and warned that a penalty could be imposed collectively on all student organisations.

  “Are you people students? You participate in meetings to ensure elections are held as per the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations, and then you do this?” the bench asked, reported ANI.

  During the hearing, the court noted that 49 vehicles had been impounded, while the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) informed the bench that five more vehicles were expected to be impounded.

• 18 Sept 2026, 01:21:40 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Delhi HC bars victory processions on roads, within DU campus and hostels

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: The Delhi high court on Friday barred DUSU election candidates from holding victory processions on Delhi's roads, as well as within the university campus and hostels.

• 18 Sept 2026, 01:13:11 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Delhi HC issues notices to 140 DUSU candidates, ABVP, NSUI

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Delhi High Court has issued show-cause notices to 140 candidates contesting the DUSU elections and student organisations, including ABVP and NSUI, asking why exemplary electoral damages should not be imposed on them for alleged violations.

  The court observed that the measures undertaken by Delhi University and the Delhi Police from time to time did not appear to be acting as an effective deterrent, as instances of alleged hooliganism and other illegal activities amounting to offences in and around the campus had continued unabated.

  (With inputs from Shruti Kakkar)

• 18 Sept 2026, 12:44:58 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Delhi HC questions police over vehicles without number plates in North Campus

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: The Delhi high court on Friday resumed hearing a plea concerning alleged violence during the ongoing Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections.

  During the hearing, the bench questioned the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) over alleged cavalcades of vehicles without number plates in North Campus.

  “You can’t deny the photographs. How was this allowed despite adequate police deployment?” the bench asked, reported ANI.

• 18 Sept 2026, 12:31:37 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: NSUI alleges intimidation, misuse of police administration

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE:The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Friday alleged intimidation, social media account shutdowns and misuse of the police and administration during the ongoing DUSU elections.

  In a post on X, the student organisation said: “More than two hours have passed since voting began. When our opponents see their ground slipping away, they have resorted to intimidation, shutting down social media accounts and misusing the police and administration. Picking up our supporters and their family members outside Bhagat Singh College clearly shows their panic.”

  “This fight is no longer just about an election; it is about saving democracy and self-respect!” NSUI said.

  The Congress-backed union further urged the students to reach polling booths in large numbers and ensure that NSUI's complete 6-4-1-2 panel wins.

• 18 Sept 2026, 12:23:49 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Students pose for photographs while waiting to cast votes

  

  Raj K Raj/HT photo

  Students were seen posing for photographs as they waited in queues to cast their votes during the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections on Friday.

• 18 Sept 2026, 12:17:47 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Picture shows long queues outside polling booths

  

  Raj K Raj/HT photo

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Students along with their identity cards pose for photographs as they wait to cast their vote during the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) Election on September 18, 2026 in New Delhi.

• 18 Sept 2026, 12:12:08 PM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Long queues seen outside Sri Venkateswara College as voting continues

  

  HT photo

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Long queues of students were seen outside Sri Venkateswara College on Friday as voting for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections 2026 continued.

• 18 Sept 2026, 11:46:25 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Delhi education minister visits Rajdhani College, extends support to ABVP

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Delhi education minister Ashish Sood visited Rajdhani College and extended his support to the ABVP's 7-3-3-3 team during the ongoing Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections.

  Sood said he witnessed enthusiasm and participation among students as they came together for the election.

• 18 Sept 2026, 11:37:22 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: BJP Delhi president visits college, backs ABVP for all four posts

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: BJP president and Union minister of state Harsh Malhotra visited Vivekananda College on Friday as polling for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections was underway.

  Speaking about the election, Malhotra said ABVP represents a nationalist ideology focused on student welfare and placing the nation first.

  “ABVP represents the nationalist ideology. It focuses on student welfare, guided by a philosophy that places the nation first. One must do everything for the country. The ABVP operates based on this very principle. The election is taking place today; the Vidyarthi Parishad holds significant sway in Delhi, and I believe that the ABVP will win all four seats this time as well,” reported ANI.

• 18 Sept 2026, 11:13:11 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: ABVP alleges incorrect voting slip distributed, seeks action

  

  ABVP

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: ABVP's national co-convener Abhinav Mishra alleged that a person was caught distributing an incorrect voting slip during the DUSU elections on Friday.

  "This person was caught distributing an incorrect slip, which has 'Vote for ABVP' written at the top, while Vijay Shankar Meena is mentioned for the president's post and Vishesh Yadav for the joint secretary's post," Mishra said.

  "This is extremely shameful, and the person has been handed over to the police. We demand action against him," he added.

  - inputs from Sanjay Maurya

• 18 Sept 2026, 10:40:28 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: ABVP alleges NSUI worker distributed wrong panel number

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: The ABVP alleged that an NSUI worker was distributing an incorrect panel number for the organisation ahead of voting in the DUSU elections.

  In a post on X, ABVP said, "Even on election day, NSUI's cheap and shameful tactics continue!" The organisation claimed that NSUI worker Devendra Danu, a Campus Law Centre student, was caught distributing the "wrong panel number for ABVP just before voting" and was handed over to the police by ABVP workers.

  Calling for action against those involved, ABVP said, "Such cheap tactics to confuse students' votes should result in action against those involved." The organisation added, “ABVP will not allow any tampering with the dignity and fairness of the DUSU elections.”

• 18 Sept 2026, 10:36:06 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: NSUI's Vir Chatrath highlights hostel, metro concession pass issues

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: NSUI vice-president candidate Vir Chatrath said the organisation's campaign is focused on student-centric issues, including hostel facilities and metro concession passes. He also stressed the need to address college-specific concerns rather than focusing only on general issues.

  "Our issues are very clear and highly student-oriented—student-centric. Our primary concerns revolve around hostels and metro concession passes. Alongside this, we are also trying to highlight college-specific issues more prominently this time," Chatrath said.

  He also claimed that Gen Z students were supporting NSUI and expressed confidence that the organisation would win all four central panel posts.

• 18 Sept 2026, 10:27:36 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Polling peaceful so far, 44 booths set up across 13 North Campus locations

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: North District DCP Niharika Bhatt said the situation during the DUSU elections has remained peaceful so far, with Delhi Police deploying personnel and additional forces across North Campus.

  “The situation during the DUSU elections has remained peaceful so far. Delhi Police’s North District has deployed personnel, along with a large number of additional forces,” she told PTI.

  She said traffic arrangements had been put in place to ensure smooth movement and minimise inconvenience to the public. Polling is being conducted at 13 locations comprising colleges and departments, with a total of 44 polling booths set up for voting on Friday.

• 18 Sept 2026, 10:16:08 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: 1,000 EVMs deployed; 12 control rooms to monitor polling

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: A total of 1,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been deployed for the DUSU elections, with 960 machines being used for polling and 40 kept in reserve, according to university officials.

  Chief Election Officer Raj Kishore Sharma said 12 control rooms would remain operational during polling, with technical experts available to address any malfunction.

  "Once polling concludes, the EVMs will be securely transported by police to the Multipurpose Hall of the University Sports Stadium in North Campus. The machines will be opened at the time of counting on Saturday," Sharma said, reported PTI.

• 18 Sept 2026, 10:06:03 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Hansraj College student highlights hostel, transportation facilities

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: A voter from Hansraj College, Abhijeet, highlighted transportation, hostel facilities and provisions for persons with disabilities (PwD) as key concerns while casting his vote at the Campus Law Centre.

  "For me, the most important thing is that proper arrangements are made for transportation and Person with Disability (PwD) matters. For instance, I live in Janakpuri, so for me the main important factors are hostels and proper transportation facilities. It takes me two hours to travel daily. I come by metro from there. But from the metro, the distance to Hansraj is very long," Abhijeet said.

• 18 Sept 2026, 09:53:50 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: ABVP's Lakshya Raj Singh urges students to vote peacefully

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: ABVP candidate for the DUSU joint secretary post, Lakshya Raj Singh, appealed to students to participate in the elections peacefully and maintain harmony despite political differences.

  Singh said the university administration was providing full support to ensure that no untoward incidents or altercations occurred during polling. He urged students to treat the election as a celebration of democracy without allowing it to affect personal relationships.

  "This is a festival of democracy; celebrate it with enthusiasm, but cast your votes for your respective candidates with love and harmony," Singh said while talking to ANI.

  He also highlighted the ABVP's 2026 manifesto, which includes initiatives related to accommodation, placement issues and the establishment of 'Pink Booths'.

• 18 Sept 2026, 09:44:41 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: DU student says Satya Niketan collapse influenced choice

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: While the voting for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections 2026 is underway, a student from DU's Aryabhatta College said student issues and the response of candidates during the Satya Niketan building collapse were among the factors considered while voting.

  "While voting, I took note of issues like who raised demands of students and who was present and helped students during the Satya Niketan building collapse," the student said.

• 18 Sept 2026, 09:26:21 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Outgoing president highlights hostel facilities as key demand

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Outgoing DUSU president Aryan Mann said efforts were made to fulfil the issues outlined in the union's manifesto, while acknowledging that some matters require more time.

  "We made every effort to fulfill all the issues outlined in the manifesto. There are some matters that require more time, and I am fully confident that the incoming DUSU team will accomplish them as well. Our foremost demand is that proper hostel facilities be provided for every student at Delhi University," Mann said while talking to news agency PTI.

• 18 Sept 2026, 09:12:51 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: North Campus divided into 5 zones, 23 sectors for security

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Additional DCP Pukhraj K Gupta said Delhi Police has divided North Campus into five zones and 23 sectors as part of security arrangements for DUSU polling.

  A zonal responsibility has been assigned to an ACP-level officer, while each sector is being supervised by an inspector-level officer. Police have also set up pickets and barricades at college gates and key checkpoints to prevent unauthorised entry.

  "We have kept the entire campus open. Vehicles and people can come in, cast their votes, and leave without any hassle," Gupta said.

• 18 Sept 2026, 08:59:24 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: ABVP's Shrey Singh lists hostel facilities, fee hikes as key poll issues

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: ABVP's Shrey Singh highlighted hostel facilities, fee hikes and basic campus amenities as key issues in the 2026 student union elections.

  Speaking about the Satya Niketan building collapse, Singh said the incident underlined the need for hostel facilities across all Delhi University colleges.

  "We have several key issues. Foremost among them is the incident that occurred at Satya Niketan, this highlights our major demand for hostel facilities across all Delhi University colleges..."

• 18 Sept 2026, 08:51:49 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Who are the candidates contesting the four key posts?

  A total of 20 candidates are contesting the four central panel posts in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections — president, vice-president, secretary and joint secretary.

  ABVP

  President: Yash Dabas

  Vice-president: Ishu Maurya

  Secretary: Riya Chhawadi

  Joint secretary: Lakshya Raj Singh

  NSUI

  President: Vijay Shankar Meena

  Vice-president: Vir Chatrath

  Secretary: Namrata Chaudhary

  Joint secretary: Gopal Choudhary

  AISA-SFI alliance

  President: Ananya Raturi

  Vice-president: Akshat Shikhar

  Secretary: Stanzin Deskyong

  Joint secretary: B Parijaat

  Counting of votes will be held on Saturday at the Multipurpose Hall of the University Indoor Stadium.

• 18 Sept 2026, 08:46:43 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Voting begins, to continue in two shifts

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Voting for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections began on Friday morning, with students attending day classes allowed to cast their votes from 8.30 am to 1 pm. Polling for evening classes will be held from 3 pm to 7.30 pm.

• 18 Sept 2026, 08:39:58 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: DU appoints teachers as police liaison officers

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Delhi University vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh held a meeting with college principals, hostel officials and Delhi Police on Wednesday to review security arrangements ahead of DUSU polling.

  He directed institutions to maintain heightened security for three to four days and asked principals to appoint teachers as police liaison officers during polling.

• 18 Sept 2026, 08:37:11 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: High court warns counting could be withheld

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: The Delhi high court on Thursday said it could withhold the counting of votes and defer the declaration of DUSU election results if it was not satisfied with reports from Delhi University and Delhi Police on alleged violence and vandalism during campaigning.

  A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the university, police and student organisations to report on the action taken over the incidents.

  The court clarified that it was not staying Friday's polling but said stringent directions could follow if the reports were unsatisfactory.

  - inputs from Shruti Kakkar

• 18 Sept 2026, 08:31:59 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: 900 security personnel deployed at North Campus amid violence concerns

  DUSU 2026 election LIVE: Around 900 security personnel, including Delhi Police officials and seven companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), have been deployed in and around Delhi University's North Campus as students vote on Friday to elect new DUSU office-bearers.

  Security has been strengthened at key colleges, polling centres and sensitive locations following allegations of clashes, intimidation and election rule violations during campaigning. An anti-riot vehicle and a facial recognition system van have also been deployed.

• 18 Sept 2026, 08:03:16 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 Election LIVE: Security blanket for the polls

  Security was tightened across Delhi University on Friday as polling for the DU Students' Union (DUSU) elections is about to get underway, with more than 2,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed across the North and South campuses, an official said.

  Voting for the four central panel posts -- president, vice president, secretary and joint secretary -- is being held in two shifts.

  Students attending day classes will vote from 8.30 am to 1 pm, while polling at evening colleges will take place from 3 pm to 7.30 pm.

• 18 Sept 2026, 07:58:08 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 Election LIVE: Who is Ananya Raturi, AISA-SFI alliance's presidential candidate?

  The AISA-SFI alliance has fielded Ananya Raturi for president. Hailing from Uttarakhand, Raturi has been associated with several campus movements. AISA said she led a movement against sexual harassment at IPCW, which resulted in a proctorial inquiry against the administration. The organisation also highlighted her role in the movement concerning the alleged assault of a Dalit student at SBSC and an incident in 2025 involving a confrontation with Aryan Maan over what it described as “hypermasculine and muscle-based politics”.

• 18 Sept 2026, 07:52:37 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 Election LIVE: Who is NSUI presidential candidate Vijay Shankar Meena?

  Vijay Shankar Meena hails from a simple family in Rajasthan and belongs to the Adivasi community, representing an emphasis on social justice and underrepresented communities in student leadership.

• 18 Sept 2026, 07:49:11 AM IST

  DUSU 2026 Election LIVE: Who is ABVP presidential candidate Yash Dabas?

  Yash Dabas, who hails from Kanjhawala in Delhi, is pursuing studies in the Department of Buddhist Studies and is an international-level tennis player. He has participated in ITF competitions in Spain, Australia and Serbia, according to ABVP.