New Delhi, September 15 (Daily Kiran) : The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) is gaining momentum in its campaign for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections. Candidates and activists from ABVP are actively engaging with students across various colleges, discussing their issues, expectations, and university-related topics.
Yash Dubas is running for president, Ishu Maurya for vice president, Riya Chhabra for secretary, and Lakshyraj Singh for joint secretary. With broad support among students, ABVP’s entire panel is contesting under the voting sequence 7-3-3-3.
DUSU elections have been held since 1954, with ABVP entering the fray in 1971. In the first direct election process in 1973, ABVP won all four positions. Since then, the organization has consistently secured a majority in various elections, including the presidency.
Over the last 13 elections since 2010, ABVP has won the president’s position nine times. This track record highlights that ABVP is not merely an organization that becomes active during elections; rather, it remains engaged with students year-round, addressing their concerns.
Since 1949, ABVP has been dedicated to student welfare. The organization has worked on issues like doubling PG seats at Delhi University, establishing a U-Special bus service, centralizing hostel allotment, setting up pink booths, and improving infrastructure.
Through initiatives like the Great DUSU Internship, ABVP has trained around 7,000 students, along with offering law internships to about 1,000 students. The organization prioritizes solutions to student issues, steering clear of partisan politics.
Sarthak Sharma, the Delhi State Minister for ABVP, stated that the organization has always been the top choice for students. He emphasized that ABVP’s on-ground efforts to resolve student issues have made a significant impact. In contrast, he criticized the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) for relying on falsehoods and confusion, highlighting their internal conflicts.
Sharma pointed out that nepotism and opportunism are evident in the Congress-NSUI alliance, with a prominent Congress leader’s relative receiving a ticket while dissatisfied candidates have rebelled. He concluded that if there is no coordination among their own members, they cannot effectively represent student issues and aspirations. Students have recognized this distinction, and ABVP is poised for a decisive 4-0 victory this election.
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