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The origin of DUSU: From a 1947 proposal to a campus political force

Delhi University Students Union began its journey just before India's independence. Early years saw financial and administrative challenges for the student body. A new constitution in 1973 established a detailed administrative structure. Subscription fees have seen several revisions over the decades.

The Economic Times

Jantar Mantar protest, Gen Z issues set to dominate DUSU poll campaign

The Delhi University Students' Union elections are set for September 18, with nomination submissions closing on September 10. Student-led protests regarding admissions and educational equity are expected to shape the candidates' agendas. In the weeks leading up to the election, various student groups plan to ramp up their outreach efforts…

The Economic Times

DUSU elections on September 18, counting next day

Delhi University Students' Union elections are scheduled for September 18. Nomination papers can be filed until September 10, with scrutiny following that day. Candidates may withdraw nominations until noon on September 11. Voting will occur on September 18 for day and evening class students. Vote counting is scheduled for the…

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From Doraemon to Sanjay Dutt: The new grammar of DU’s poll season

The roads of Delhi University’s North Campus are no longer buried under heaps of political flyers, but the 2025 Students’ Union election still carries the same tether to national politics.

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NSUI ends 7-year drought, wins DUSU president post

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) made a strong comeback in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections on Monday, winning both the president and joint secretary positions after a seven-year gap. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DUSU Elections: Delhi HC directs DU to begin vote counting

The Delhi High Court on Monday instructed Delhi University to begin the counting of votes for the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections by November 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DUSU Elections: Elections underway following HC approval

Elections for Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) got underway on Friday following the Delhi High Court's decision to allow the university to conduct elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Free movie tickets, burgers, vandalism, and QR codes: How to win a DUSU election

Free stationery, movie tickets, and even burgers – the range of freebies being offered ahead of the Delhi University Students’ Union election on September 27 is extensive. But they are not the only campaign tactic deployed by student leaders and parties. Even noise is.

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Voting begins for Delhi University Students’ Union elections

Voting began on Friday for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections that is being held after a gap of four years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Aspiring editor, hopeful politician, farmer’s son: Meet DUSU’s presidential candidates

The Delhi University Student Union election is all set to happen on Friday, September 22. Thousands of students will cast their votes to decide the new union at the collegiate level and the central DUSU panel.

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ABVP releases ‘WoManifesto’ for Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections

ABVP releases 21-point manifesto for DUSU elections. Key promises include affordable metro travel, 'one course, one fees', special buses, new hostels, self-defense training, sanitary pad distribution, CCTV cameras, female trainers, fee hikes, hostel infrastructure, mental health, review, rational debate, revise DU curriculum, water coolers, sanitation, Mindfulness Centers, Ek Bharat Shresth…

The Hindu

DUSU polls: Menstrual leaves, increased police patrolling outside colleges part of NSUI's 'Her Manifesto'

NEW DELHI: Menstrual leaves, emergency response system for distress calls and increased police patrolling outside colleges are part of a women-centric manifesto released by the NSUI on Monday for the Delhi University Students' Union polls.

The Times of India

DUSU polls: ABVP releases manifesto, promises to address issues of hostel infrastructure, fee hikes

NEW DELHI: The RSS' student wing ABVP on Monday launched its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) election, promising to work for more scholarships to the marginalised, including transgenders, fairness in education cost and affordable metro travel for students.

The Times of India

From fees to women’s safety: What are the key issues in Delhi University polls?

After a hiatus of three years, Delhi University campuses are now abuzz with election campaigns. Thousands of students are set to cast their vote for the four central posts in the Delhi University Student Union, also known as DUSU, on September 22. In the fray are candidates from the RSS…

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DUSU polls: Students' organisations pull out all stops to woo voters

NEW DELHI: From demands to scrap the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme to improving hostel infrastructure, introducing Delhi Metro concession passes for students and installing sanitary pad vending machines on college campuses -- DUSU hopefuls are pulling out all stops to woo voters to their side.

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Vandalism, roadshows, machismo: Delhi University gears up for student body polls after 3-year hiatus

The beats of Indian drums, punctuated by car horns and the occasional siren, reverberated outside Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College on Monday. It was a tacit announcement, especially for first-year students watching with intrigue — Delhi University students’ body polls are in the offing. The elections are due on…

The Times of India

Delhi: DUSU polls after 4 years, voting on Sept 23

NEW DELHI: After a hiatus of four years, Delhi University will hold the student union election on September 23, announced the varsity on Thursday.

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The DU election circus is much ado about nothing

The best way to gauge the future of Indian politics and upcoming politicians is through the prism of student politics. And the epicentre of student politics in the country is right here, in Delhi – Delhi University. Considered to be the most glamorous and important student election in the country,…

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