Congress leader Sachin Pilot campaigns at Delhi University on behalf of NSUI ahead of DUSU 2025 polls, backing Joslyn Nandita Choudhary and team as students debate for change against the ABVP dominance.
Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilot on Monday visited Delhi University’s North Campus, meeting students and expressing confidence that the National Students’ Union of India, or NSUI will sweep the upcoming Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections.
During his visit, Pilot, joined by the NSUI National President Varun Choudhary, and Delhi Congress Chief Devender Yadav, interacted with students at Miranda House, Campus Law Centre, and Hindu College. Outside Hindu College, tensions briefly flared when supporters of the NSUI and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) came face-to-face, shouting slogans before security personnel intervened to restore order.
Pilot said,
Delhi University is one of the most important universities of our country. All four NSUI candidates will surely win with the support and trust of students,”
He asserted that students were eager for change, citing the growing discontent with both the Union and State Governments. “The students believe in our ideology and vision, which will be reflected in the results,” he added.
The visit was part of a larger outreach programme by NSUI to highlight student-centric issues such as campus facilities, hostels, and academic reforms. According to an official statement, the campaign is aimed at mobilising support across colleges and presenting a credible alternative to the ABVP, which has traditionally dominated student politics at DU.
This year’s NSUI panel features Joslyn Nandita Choudhary, a 23-year-old postgraduate student of Buddhist Studies, as the Presidential candidate. Choudhary is the first woman in 17 years to contest for the top post. The panel also includes Rahul Jhansla for vice president, Kabir for secretary, and Lav Kush Badhana for joint secretary. Party leaders described the line-up as a “blend of fresh faces and representative voices.”
The DUSU polls for the 2025–26 academic session are scheduled for September 18, with counting to be held the next day. The elections are seen as a key barometer of student sentiment and often carry symbolic weight in national politics.
In last year’s elections, the NSUI staged a notable comeback after a seven-year gap, winning the President and Joint Secretary posts. The ABVP, affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, managed to secure the vice president’s position and retained the secretary’s post. The contest this year is expected to be closely fought, with both outfits banking on strong mobilisation drives across the campus.
As the campaign heats up, Delhi University once again finds itself at the centre of high-energy student politics, with national parties keenly watching the outcome.
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