Cleaner Campaigns, Stronger Voices: DUSU Elections 2023
The Delhi University Students’ Union elections are witnessing a cleaner, issue-focused campaign thanks to strict adherence to anti-defacement rules. Key contenders, including ABVP, NSUI, and SFI-AISA, highlight reforms, inclusivity, and student welfare, while a notable rise in women candidates and voter numbers adds significance to the event.
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The upcoming Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections are set to conclude campaigning on September 17, with voting commencing on September 18. The university administration has enforced strict anti-defacement rules, resulting in noticeably cleaner campuses this election season.
This year marks a significant shift from the poster-plastered walls of previous years, heralding a reformist agenda led by the strict adherence to Lyngdoh Committee guidelines. "We are pleased with the cleaner campuses," expressed DUSU Chief Election Officer Raj Kishore Sharma, also noting the 800 challans issued for traffic regulation and the deployment of over 500 law enforcement personnel to maintain order.
Key issues shaping the narrative include reforms, inclusivity, and student welfare, championed by the main contenders: ABVP, NSUI, and the SFI-AISA alliance. With a focus on campus safety and gender sensitisation, female candidates are gaining prominence. Voter numbers are expected to rise significantly with the inclusion of fourth-year students, contributing to a voter base of approximately 2.8 lakh this year.
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