Polling for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) 2026 elections commenced on September 18 with extensive security arrangements established across the university. Law enforcement authorities divided North Campus into five dedicated zones and 23 sectors, setting up pickets and barricades at college gates and primary checkpoints. North District Deputy Commissioner of Police Niharika Bhatt confirmed that approximately 1,500 police personnel, alongside external forces, were stationed on the ground to maintain order throughout the electoral process.
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidate Lakshay Raj Singh, contesting for Joint Secretary, urged students to cast their ballots while maintaining peace and personal relationships. The ABVP panel is competing for all four central posts on ballot numbers 7-3-3-3, featuring Yash Dabas for President, Ishu Maurya for Vice-President, Riya Chhawadi for Secretary, and Singh for Joint Secretary. The organization's key manifesto promises include tackling student accommodation and placement issues, establishing 'Pink Booths,' improving campus infrastructure, and enhancing women's safety.
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Voter turnout across various colleges reflected attention to candidate involvement in campus affairs and local emergencies. A student voter at Aryabhatta College highlighted that voting decisions were influenced by candidates who proactively championed student demands and provided assistance during the Satya Niketan building collapse event.
