The record
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- Counting of votes for the 2026 Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections is underway, with NDTV reporting an 8:00 AM start and Hindustan Times adding that polling concluded on a turnout of 40.46%.
- That figure means fewer than half of eligible students voted, so the incoming office-bearers will hold a mandate drawn from a minority of the student body.
- The results will decide which student organisation controls DUSU, the body representing students at one of India's largest universities and engaging its administration on campus issues.
- DUSU contests in Delhi are traditionally read as a barometer of youth political sentiment, so the margins will draw attention beyond the campus itself.
- Both outlets are reporting neutrally so far, with no leads, disputes, or claims visible in the available coverage.
- Expect official results later today unless counting is delayed.
What to watch next
- Official DUSU result declarations and winning margins later today
- Any counting delays or re-poll demands from student groups
- Vote-share breakdowns to gauge youth political mood
- New office-bearers' first statements on campus priorities
What changed2
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Vinod Jakhar
NSUI chief
1 quote · 1 outlet
“NSUI is poised for a clean sweep, winning all four seat, leaving ABVP in a state of disarray.”
In the article
…for president, Akshat Shikhar for vice-president, Stanzin Deskyong for secretary and B Parijaat for joint secretary. ABVP, NSUI exude confidence Expressing confidence in the poll outcome, NSUI chief Vinod Jakhar said, " NSUI is poised for a clean sweep, winning all four seat, leaving ABVP in a state of disarray. " The ABVP also expressed confidence in winning all four central panel posts, citing its performance in several college union elections held on Friday. In a statement, the student organisation said it had secured clean…
Vijay Shankar Meena
NSUI presidential candidate
1 quote · 1 outlet
“We all worked incredibly hard together. ABVP is completely rattled, seeing the hard work put in by my brothers and the love they have for me. The result will be declared tomorrow”
In the article
…ahead of results DUSU 2026 election results LIVE: NSUI presidential candidate Vijay Shankar Meena said the party's workers had put in tremendous effort and expressed confidence ahead of the DUSU election results. " We all worked incredibly hard together. ABVP is completely rattled, seeing the hard work put in by my brothers and the love they have for me. The result will be declared tomorrow ," Meena told news agency PTI. DUSU 2026 election results LIVE: Traffic restrictions in place in North Campus for the day DUSU 2026 election results LIVE: Traffic movement in North Campus is likely to be affected from…
Raj Kishore Sharma
Chief election officer
1 quote · 1 outlet
“around 960 electronic voting machines (EVMs) were deployed across 48 colleges and 12 university departments.”
In the article
…colleges, including Miranda House, Ramjas College, Faculty of Law and Sri Venkateswara College, also conducted their college-level student body elections. Chief election officer Professor Raj Kishore Sharma said around 960 electronic voting machines (EVMs) were deployed across 48 colleges and 12 university departments. Another 40 machines were kept in reserve to address technical glitches. By 7pm on Friday, 43 EVMs had reached the counting centre, as preparations for Saturday's counting continued, reeported ANI. The polling process…
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- Delhi University Students Union student leadership decided· immediate
- Delhi University campus politics leadership transition· days
- DUSU election mandate low turnout legitimacy· immediate
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Named India · Delhi University · AISA-SFI · Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad · Delhi Traffic Police · Delhi University Students Union · Ishu Maurya · National Students' Union of India · Raj Kishore Sharma · Vijay Shankar Meena · Vinod Jakhar · Yash Dabas
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