Delhi University’s student politics witnessed a major shift this year, with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) regaining the top spot in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections. Aryan Maan, the ABVP candidate, was elected as president after defeating Congress-backed National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) contender Joslyn Nandita Choudhary by a margin of more than 16,000 votes.
For Maan, the victory is not just about numbers—it’s about persistence. Addressing the media after the results, he said, “Despite all the allegations from our opponents, we never lost focus. We kept working, we protested, we staged hunger strikes. That’s the reason students trusted us with this win.”
Promises for Students
The newly elected panel has already outlined its top priorities, and they touch upon some of the most practical needs of students. Maan has promised to ensure metro passes for all Delhi University students, making commuting more affordable and accessible. He has also committed to introducing free WiFi across colleges, a demand that has been echoing among students for years. Improved sports facilities, another long-standing issue, will also be on the agenda.
Safety on campus and in surrounding areas is being treated as a serious concern. Deepika Jha, the newly elected DUSU secretary, announced that PCR vans would be deployed outside girls’ hostels. She also pointed out that unsafe areas or “black spots” near campuses would be addressed promptly to ensure students feel more secure.
A Changing Political Mood
The election results are being seen as an endorsement of ABVP’s approach among Delhi University’s largely Gen Z student population. ABVP representative Kunal commented, “Gen Z students are nationalists, and that is why they chose ABVP.”
ABVP has had recent successes in student elections at Panjab University as well, and party leaders are now eyeing Hyderabad University as their next challenge. Dr. Virender Solanki, an ABVP leader, noted that while the party lost the Vice President’s seat in DU, they would be examining the reasons behind it carefully.
Maan’s Take on Opposition
Aryan Maan was quick to hit back at his opponents who questioned the election results. “I won by more than fifteen thousand votes. When they win once in a while, they celebrate. But when they lose, they suddenly raise issues of EVM tampering and vote theft,” he said. His confident tone made it clear that he sees this victory as both a personal and organisational mandate.
What Students Expect Next
While celebrations within ABVP camps are in full swing, the bigger test now lies in delivery. Free WiFi and metro passes are promises that touch every student’s life, and expectations are sky-high. Safety initiatives, particularly around women’s hostels, will be closely watched by the student community.
For many, the win is also a reminder that student politics in Delhi remains deeply linked to national politics. With ABVP regaining DUSU after a gap, the power balance on campus has shifted once again.
Aryan Maan has made it clear that his team intends to work “around the clock.” For students, the coming months will show whether these words turn into action—whether WiFi is installed, metro passes are rolled out, and safer, better-equipped campuses become a reality. Until then, all eyes remain on the new DUSU panel and its promises.
In the end, what matters most for DU students is not which panel won, but whether real change follows. If the promises on connectivity, safety, and accessibility materialize, this election could mark a turning point in how student leadership impacts everyday campus life. The months ahead will reveal if Aryan Maan’s leadership lives up to the expectations that this historic win has created.
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