DUSU polls: ABVP leading on three posts, NSUI on one after 14 rounds of counting

Aryan Mann of the ABVP was poised for victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, leading his NSUI rival Joslyn Nandita Choudhary by more than 9,800 votes for the president’s post, according to official trends.

The Congress-affiliated NSUI was ahead of the RSS-backed ABVP for the vice president’s post by more than 5,300 votes while the saffron outfit’s candidates were leading for the posts of secretary and joint secretary.

According to official trends, 14 rounds of counting have been completed. There will be either 21 or 22 rounds of counting in total.

Counting of votes for the DUSU elections began on Friday morning, officials said.

According to officials, 39.45 per cent voter turnout was recorded, while data from seven to eight colleges was still awaited. The figure was better than last year’s 35 per cent.

At Miranda House, more than 60 per cent of the 5,000 students exercised their franchise, showcasing an energetic participation. Polling was held in two phases — from 8.30 AM to 1 PM for day scholars and from 3 PM to 7.30 PM for evening students.

To ensure smooth voting, Delhi Police deployed over 600 personnel, including 160 with body-worn cameras, while drones and CCTV surveillance covered sensitive areas.

For the first time in years, the university witnessed what students described as “clean and green elections”, with strict enforcement of the Lyngdoh Committee’s anti-defacement guidelines.

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Amid the buzz of loudspeakers and the clutter of flyers, another factor that stood out for many in this year’s elections was the visibility of female candidates leading from the front.