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DUSU Election Results 2026: Counting Begins with ABVP Taking Early Lead

Vote counting for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections 2026 is currently underway following a 40.46% voter turnout, which marks the highest participation in the last three years. Over 1.51 lakh students cast their votes for the four central panel positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Joint Secretary. 

Early trends indicate a close contest, with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidates Yash Dabas (President) and Riya Chhawadi (Secretary) taking early leads. Meanwhile, the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) candidate Gopal Chaudhary is leading for the Joint Secretary post. The ABVP has already secured clean sweeps in several pre-polling college union elections, including Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Aditi Mahavidyalaya, and Shivaji College. Major concerns for student voters this year included campus infrastructure, hostel shortages, and metro concessions

Also Check: DUSU Election Results 2026: Counting Underway for 4 Central Posts; ABVP Leads Early Trends

 

DUSU Result 2026: Yash Dabas vs Vijay Shankar Meena vs Ananya Raturi

The DUSU President Election 2026 remains one of the most closely watched contests as vote counting begins. Yash Dabas is contesting on the ABVP ticket, Vijay Shankar Meena is the NSUI candidate, while Ananya Raturi is backed by the AISA-SFI alliance. Seven candidates are in the fray for the President post, with the final result to be determined through today’s counting.

DUSU Election Result 2026: EVMs From All 52 Centres Reach Counting Venue

DUSU Election 2026 counting update: Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used during polling across 52 participating centres have reached the designated counting venue ahead of today’s result process. Delhi University conducted polling on September 18, following which the machines were secured and transported for counting. The DUSU Election Result 2026 will be updated as counting progresses.

DUSU 2026 Elections LIVE: ABVP, NSUI Trade Allegations Of Violations

STORY | DUSU polls: ABVP, NSUI trade allegations of violations on voting day

Sep18 Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) polls on Friday saw student groups ABVP and NSUI trade allegations of violations, with both sides claiming attempts to influence the voting process and action… pic.twitter.com/ypxmUPLBPk

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 18, 2026

DUSU Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Girl Caught With Fake ID Card, Says President Aryan Maan

Delhi: DUSU President Aryan Maan (ABVP) says, “Voting was held at LC-2 in the morning, where a girl was caught with a fake ID card. She said there are 100 more students whose fake ID cards have been made. She herself accepted this. This is the frustration of NSUI over its… https://t.co/j7WAAoeNUW pic.twitter.com/fLrbstmGUE

— IANS (@ians_india) September 18, 2026

DUSU 2026 Elections Live: Second-Phase Polling To End At 7:30 PM

The second phase of polling for selecting the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) will end at 7:30 pm. Polling is currently underway with counting and resuls to be take place tomorrow, September 19, 2026

DUSU Election 2026: Tight Security Across Delhi University

Security arrangements have been strengthened across Delhi University for DUSU Election 2026 voting. More than 600 police personnel have reportedly been deployed, with security measures including drones, CCTV cameras and body-worn cameras. Delhi Police has also deployed quick reaction teams and other security units to maintain order during polling.

DUSU Election 2026: AISA-SFI Alliance in Contest

The AISA-SFI alliance is also contesting the DUSU Election 2026 central panel. The alliance has fielded Ananya Raturi for President, Akshat Shikhar for Vice-President, Stanzin Deskhyong for Secretary and B. Parijat for Joint Secretary. The alliance is among the major groups contesting the four central posts.

DUSU Election 2026: NSUI Candidates for Four Posts

NSUI has also fielded a full panel for the DUSU Election 2026. The organisation has nominated Vijay Shankar Meena for President, Veer Chatrath for Vice-President, Namrata Chaudhary for Secretary and Gopal Chaudhary for Joint Secretary. Voting for all four central posts is taking place today across Delhi University.

DUSU Election 2026: ABVP Announces Full Panel

ABVP has fielded candidates for all four central DUSU posts. Its panel includes Yash Dabas for President, Eeshu Maurya for Vice-President, Riya Chhabri for Secretary and Lakshyaraj Singh for Joint Secretary. The candidates are contesting against panels and candidates backed by other student organisations.

DUSU Election 2026 Candidate List: Key Names in Presidential Contest

The DUSU President Election 2026 features candidates including Yash Dabas of ABVP, Vijay Shankar Meena of NSUI and Ananya Raturi of the AISA-SFI alliance. Seven candidates are in the final contest for the President post, while the four central posts together have 20 candidates in the final list.

DUSU Election 2026: Over 1,100 EVMs Being Used

More than 1,100 electronic voting machines (EVMs) are being used for the DUSU Election 2026. The arrangements include 830 ballot units and 281 control units for polling across Delhi University. The university has also established 12 control rooms to address technical issues involving EVMs during voting.

DUSU Election 2026 Voting Begins Today

DUSU Election 2026 voting has begun today, September 18, across Delhi University colleges and departments. Students are voting to elect representatives for the four central posts of the Delhi University Students’ Union: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Joint Secretary. The DUSU Election 2026 is witnessing participation from candidates backed by major student organisations, including ABVP, NSUI and the AISA-SFI alliance.

DUSU Election 2026 Result Date: When Will Results Be Announced?

The DUSU Election 2026 vote counting is scheduled for September 19, 2026, from 8 AM onwards. Counting will take place at the Multipurpose Hall, University Sports Stadium, North Campus, Delhi University. EVMs will be deposited at the designated counting venue after polling concludes.
The DUSU Election 2026 result will determine the representatives elected to the four central posts: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Joint Secretary.

DUSU Elections 2026 LIVE: Joint Secretary Election 2026 Candidates

The Joint Secretary contest includes:
B Parijat
Gopal Choudhary
Lakshay Raj Singh
Vishesh Yadav

DUSU Elections 2026 LIVE: Secretary Election 2026 Candidates

Four candidates are contesting for the Secretary post:
Namrata Chaudhary
Pankaj Kumar
Riya Chhawdi
Stanzin Deskyong