The race for the 2024 Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections has reached its final round, with both the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) vying for key positions. After fifteen rounds of vote counting, ABVP has secured the Vice President and Secretary positions, while NSUI has grabbed the President and Joint Secretary positions. Stay tuned for live updates and in-depth analysis on indiatvnews.com.
DUSU Elections 2024: ABVP Secures Vice President and Secretary Positions, NSUI Wins Presidency and Joint Secretary
The Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, held on September 12, 2023, concluded with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) securing the Vice President and Secretary positions, while the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) claimed the President and Joint Secretary positions.
Background
The DUSU is the student representative body of Delhi University (DU), one of the largest universities in India with over 5 lakh students enrolled across its various colleges. The DUSU elections are held every year to elect representatives who advocate for student rights and welfare.
In recent years, the DUSU elections have been marked by intense competition between NSUI, which is affiliated with the Congress party, and ABVP, which is the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Election Results
After fifteen rounds of vote counting, the final results were declared as follows:
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ABVP won the Vice President and Secretary positions, while NSUI won the President and Joint Secretary positions.
NSUI is affiliated with the Congress party, while ABVP is the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Fifteen rounds of vote counting were held.
Chhavi Yadav (NSUI)
Housing, food, scholarships, and placement opportunities are among the key issues facing DUSU.
Significance
The DUSU elections are not only a contest for student representation but also a reflection of the political landscape in India. The victory of ABVP in the Vice President and Secretary positions is seen as a boost for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is affiliated with the RSS. Conversely, the NSUI's victory in the President and Joint Secretary positions demonstrates the continued strength of the Congress party on university campuses.
The outcome of the DUSU elections will undoubtedly have an impact on student life at DU and the broader political dynamics within the university.
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