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DUSU elections latest news: The Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Election 2026 results have been declared following voting on September 18 and vote counting on September 19. The election covered four central posts — President, Vice-President, Secretary and Joint Secretary. The latest results show Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidates winning three of the four posts, while independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen secured the Vice-President position.
DUSU Election 2026 – Top Headlines
- DUSU election results were announced after 20 rounds of counting.
- Yash Dabas was elected President.
- Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen won the Vice-President post.
- Riya Chhawdi won the Secretary position.
- Lakshya Raj Singh secured the Joint Secretary post.
- Overall voter turnout was reported at 40.46%.
- The election featured contests involving ABVP, NSUI and Left-backed student groups.
- Student safety, accommodation and campus infrastructure were among the major issues discussed during the campaign.
DUSU Election Results 2026
The DUSU election results were finalized after counting at Delhi University’s North Campus. ABVP’s Yash Dabas won the President’s position with 24,576 votes, defeating NSUI candidate Vijay Shankar Meena, who received 22,523 votes. Left candidate Anaya Raturi finished third with 5,377 votes.
For the Vice-President post, independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen received 30,615 votes. ABVP’s Ishu Maurya received 16,910 votes, while NSUI candidate Vir Chatrath received 4,313 votes. Shokeen had previously been associated with NSUI before contesting the election independently.
ABVP’s Riya Chhawdi won the Secretary post with 21,650 votes, while Lakshya Raj Singh secured the Joint Secretary position. As a result, ABVP secured three positions on the four-member central panel.
DUSU Election Voter Turnout
The 2026 DUSU election recorded an overall voter turnout of 40.46%, according to election coverage. Voting took place across Delhi University colleges on September 18, followed by counting the next day at the university’s North Campus.
The election involved four central posts, with candidates from several student organisations and independent candidates competing for positions. According to All India Radio, 1,000 electronic voting machines were arranged for the election, with 960 used for voting and 40 kept in reserve.
Student Issues During DUSU Elections
Student safety and accommodation were prominent issues during this year’s campaign. The recent collapse of a paying guest accommodation building in Satya Niketan, which resulted in deaths including Delhi University students, became part of the wider discussion around student housing and safety.
Campus infrastructure, accommodation availability, academic facilities and student welfare were also among the issues raised during the election period. The newly elected representatives are expected to face demands from students concerning these areas.
Independent Candidate Deepanshu Shokeen Makes Headlines
One of the notable developments in the DUSU elections 2026 was Deepanshu Shokeen’s victory as an independent candidate. According to reports, Shokeen had previously been associated with NSUI but contested the election independently after not receiving an NSUI ticket.
His victory adds an independent representative to the four-member central DUSU panel. Reports also noted that his margin over ABVP’s Ishu Maurya was more than 13,000 votes.
Allegations and Post-Election Developments
Following the results, political and student groups raised different claims about the election process. NSUI representatives alleged irregularities and questioned aspects of the polling process. Presidential candidate Vijay Shankar Meena said allegations concerning voting would be pursued through legal channels. These claims remain allegations and should be distinguished from officially established election results.
The Delhi High Court had also directed that victory processions should not take place following the election results. Security arrangements were maintained around the counting centre during the results process.
