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Delhi University Elections: Women's Leadership Takes Center Stage

The Delhi University Students' Union elections are set for September 18, 2025, with significant developments including the historic nomination of a female candidate by the NSUI after 17 years. The ABVP aims to maintain its dominance with a strong candidate lineup, while the SFI-AISA alliance presents an alternative voice against traditional power dynamics. The elections will be conducted under strict guidelines to ensure order and fairness, as directed by the Delhi High Court. Stay tuned for more updates on this pivotal event in student politics.
By Ambika Singh Sep 12, 2025, 12:09 IST
Delhi University Elections: Women's Leadership Takes Center Stage

Preparations Underway for DUSU Elections



The Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections are gearing up, with major student organizations, including the Left alliance, unveiling their candidate panels for the 2025-26 elections.


Historic Nomination by NSUI

In a significant move towards promoting women's leadership, the National Students Union of India (NSUI) has nominated Jocelyn Nandita Choudhary as its presidential candidate, marking the first time in 17 years that a woman will contest for this position. The NSUI highlighted this as a "historic move," noting that no woman has held the presidency since 2008.


Alongside Choudhary, the NSUI has put forth Rahul Jhansla for vice-president, Kabir for secretary, and Luvkush Bhadana for joint secretary.


ABVP's Strategy to Maintain Dominance

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), backed by the RSS, is aiming to retain its influence in Delhi University politics by nominating Aryan Mann for president, Govind Tanwar for vice-president, Kunal Chaudhary for secretary, and Deepika Jha for joint secretary.


SFI-AISA Alliance's Alternative Voice

The left-wing alliance of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) and the All India Students' Association (AISA) has introduced its panel as a counter to the prevailing "money and muscle power" in campus politics. Their candidates include Anjali from Indraprastha College for Women as president, Sohan Kumar for vice-president, Abhinandan Pratyashi for secretary, and Abhishek Kumar for joint secretary.


This alliance emphasizes critical issues such as women's safety, hostel amenities, metro concessions, and representation for marginalized groups.


Election Details

The DUSU elections for the academic year 2025-26 are scheduled for September 18, with vote counting set for the following day.


ABVP's Central Panel Announcement

The ABVP has also confirmed its candidates for the DUSU elections, reiterating its commitment to addressing student issues. Presidential candidate Aryan Mann expressed his focus on tackling fee hikes and enhancing infrastructure.


Vice-presidential candidate Govind Tanwar emphasized the importance of representing common students and pledged to advocate for new hostel construction and supplementary exams for final-year students.


Court Directives for Peaceful Elections

The Delhi High Court has mandated that the elections be conducted peacefully, following previous disruptions. The court has instructed the university to ensure compliance with election norms and to submit an affidavit detailing the measures taken by September 15.


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