By 7:30 AM, the first phase of voting for the Delhi University Students' Union Election had already begun. The administration had promised strict security measures, but evidence of non-compliance was rampant. Streets were strewn with printed posters and banners that flagrantly violated election rules.
It became clear that the High Court's orders during the DUSU election were ignored. Supporters of various candidates were seen campaigning with drums and banners, openly flouting court directives. Between votes, numerous student organizations were caught using leaflets and posters to promote their candidates clandestinely.
Posters Litter Streets
Within the university campus, leaflets and posters for all parties and candidates cluttered the roads. This was explicitly against the High Court's order, which stipulated a ban on campaigning post-election day. However, members of the ABVP and NSUI were spotted utilizing drums to engage voters.
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High Court Bans Printed Posters
The High Court had banned using or throwing printed posters on streets during DUSU elections. Despite the prohibition, candidates’ results will be declared, but any defaulter will face restrictions on assuming charge.
Source: aajtak
There were also reports of EVM malfunctions during the voting process. NSUI's presidential candidate, Joslin Nandita Chaudhary, raised concerns of vote manipulation at Hansraj College and Kirori Mal, with allegations of ink being found on ABVP candidates' EVM sections.
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Voting Until 7:30 PM
A Delhi Police officer stated that voting would conclude by 7:30 PM, at which point a status report of the election day would be submitted. Handmade posters were allowed, yet printed ones remained banned – a rule many chose to ignore.
Once again, multiple student organizations and independent candidates enter the DUSU election race. The ABVP, NSUI, AISA, SFI, and ASAP have put forward candidates for various positions.
This time, nine candidates are vying for the presidency, including Anjali, Anuj Kumar, Aryaman, Divyanshu Singh Yadav, Joslin Nandita Chaudhary, Rahul Kumar, Umanshi, Yogesh Meena, and Abhishek Kumar.
